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  • 15 Dec 2011VW EOSRef R/2011/169

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    33,719
    OEM ref
    23K2
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 15 Dec 2011VW SCIROCCORef R/2011/169

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    33,719
    OEM ref
    23K2
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 15 Dec 2011VW PASSATRef R/2011/169

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    33,719
    OEM ref
    23K2
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 29 Nov 2011VW CRAFTERRef R/2012/013

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    On affected Crafter vehicles some airbag control units may be incorrectly coded. It is also possible the wrong parameter set has been assigned to the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    Where necessary the airbag control unit will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    3913
  • 09 Aug 2010VW T5Ref R/2010/088

    BONNET MAY OPEN

    Defect

    It has been established that the mounting bolts on the bonnet catch may loosen. This may cause the lock to become loose and could result in the bonnet suddenly opening.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to have the bolts checked and tighten if required.

    Vehicles affected
    152
    OEM ref
    55F7
    Build start
    02 Nov 2009
    Build end
    10 Nov 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW GOLFRef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW JETTARef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW CADDYRef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW EOSRef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW PASSATRef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW SCIROCCORef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009VW TOURANRef R/2009/110

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,514
    OEM ref
    37E8
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 17 Aug 2009VW TOUAREGRef R/2009/068

    REAR SPOILER COULD BECOME DETACHED WHEN DRIVING.

    Defect

    It has been identified that the holders of the rear spoiler may break. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the spoiler may detach completely.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the three attachment areas of the rear spoiler modified with additional bonded on reinforcements

    Vehicles affected
    6,428
    Build start
    01 May 2006
    Build end
    31 Jan 2009
  • 16 Apr 2009VW CRAFTERRef R/2009/034

    HANDBRAKE MAY NOT FULLY APPLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that on some vehicles the rear brake shoe adjustment bushes can because of insufficient wall thickness break when the handbrake is applied.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject adjustment bushes replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    46E9
    Build start
    01 Jun 2005
    Build end
    30 Nov 2006
  • 16 Jul 2008VW TIGUANRef R/2008/097

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.

    Vehicles affected
    1,452
    OEM ref
    87B5
    Build start
    11 Jul 2007
    Build end
    10 Feb 2008
  • 07 Jul 2008VW T5Ref R/2008/084

    FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPE CAN LEAK

    Defect

    On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. In extreme unfavourable conditions this leaking fuel may lead to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to have the fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    486
    Build start
    01 Mar 2008
    Build end
    30 Apr 2008
  • 29 Jan 2008VW GOLFRef R/2008/009

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque on the earth connection.

    Vehicles affected
    10,436
    OEM ref
    87B4
    Build start
    08 Jan 2007
    Build end
    09 Jan 2008
  • 29 Jan 2008VW JETTARef R/2008/009

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque on the earth connection.

    Vehicles affected
    10,436
    OEM ref
    87B4
    Build start
    08 Jan 2007
    Build end
    09 Jan 2008
  • 17 Sept 2007VW T5Ref R/2007/112

    FRONT RIGHT HAND TYRE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production the right-hand front tyre may have suffered damage to the inside face.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyre checked for damage and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    526
    OEM ref
    44G3
    Build start
    12 May 2007
    Build end
    08 Jun 2007
  • 21 Aug 2007VW CRAFTERRef R/2007/099

    FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL - ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The power supply to the fuel pump may fail due to widened plug contacts in the central electrics unit

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check production date of central electrics unit and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    Build start
    09 Jan 2007
    Build end
    09 Jan 2007
  • 30 Apr 2007VW POLORef R/2007/050

    SEAT MAY CATCH FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to an incorrectly sewn-in tension wire strap for the back-rest cover of the front seats there may be contact between the tension wire of the seat and the filaments of the seat heater. The resulting short circuit can lead to fire damage on the front seat covers.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the tension wires of the front seats insulated.

    Vehicles affected
    433
    Build start
    01 May 2006
    Build end
    28 Feb 2007
  • 05 Mar 2007VW PASSATRef R/2006/221

    WIPERS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been identified that on some Passat vehicles the windscreen wipers may fail to operate because of a software fault.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have a cap for the windscreen wiper motor fitted

    Vehicles affected
    43,357
    OEM ref
    92B6
    Build start
    01 Apr 2005
    Build end
    31 Aug 2006
  • 12 Feb 2007VW GOLFRef R/2007/030

    HEATING ELEMENT MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The additional air heater heating element earth connection may overheat and in the most unfavourable cases may lead to a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the earth connection is sufficiently tight.

    Vehicles affected
    4,842
    Build start
    06 Nov 2006
    Build end
    12 Jan 2007
  • 15 Jan 2007VW TRANSPORTERRef R/2006/205

    2ND ROW SEAT BACKREST MAY NOT LATCH CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. In an accident this could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench.

    Vehicles affected
    4,524
    OEM ref
    72C3
    Build start
    01 Dec 2003
    Build end
    31 May 2006
  • 07 Aug 2006VW PASSATRef R/2006/115

    POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

    Defect

    The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non- optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to total failure of the two mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel checked and if necessary the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,406
    OEM ref
    13D2
    Build start
    01 Apr 2005
    Build end
    30 Jun 2005

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