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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 06 Sept 1995VW GOLFRef R/1995/008

    FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS

    Defect

    The headlamp switch may overheat and result in headlamp failure.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitting of a cable harness with control relay. In addition the light switch is to be replaced on Passat and Golf Ecomatic models as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    28,112
    Build start
    01 Mar 1991
    Build end
    31 Aug 1992
  • 06 Sept 1995VW PASSATRef R/1995/008

    FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS

    Defect

    The headlamp switch may overheat and result in headlamp failure.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitting of a cable harness with control relay. In addition the light switch is to be replaced on Passat and Golf Ecomatic models as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    28,112
    Build start
    01 Mar 1991
    Build end
    31 Aug 1992
  • 14 Nov 1994VW GOLFRef R/1994/069

    BALL JOINT TO WISHBONE SECURITY

    Defect

    As a result of an assembly fault the bolts securing the ball joints on the wishbone may loosen. In extreme cases this could result in loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for a check on the torque of the ball joint mounting nuts/bolts. If any bolt is insufficiently torqued all three mounting bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    76
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Jan 1994
  • 14 Nov 1994VW VENTORef R/1994/069

    BALL JOINT TO WISHBONE SECURITY

    Defect

    As a result of an assembly fault the bolts securing the ball joints on the wishbone may loosen. In extreme cases this could result in loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for a check on the torque of the ball joint mounting nuts/bolts. If any bolt is insufficiently torqued all three mounting bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    76
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Jan 1994
  • 01 Sept 1994VW TRANSPORTERRef R/1994/032

    LOOSENING OF STEERING U/J CLAMPING BOLT

    Defect

    The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.

    Vehicles affected
    4,813
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    30 Jul 1993
  • 01 Sept 1994VW CARAVELLERef R/1994/032

    LOOSENING OF STEERING U/J CLAMPING BOLT

    Defect

    The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.

    Vehicles affected
    4,813
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    30 Jul 1993
  • 09 Dec 1993VW TRANSPORTERRef R/1993/072

    WATER INGRESS TO INJECTORS

    Defect

    It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses.

    Vehicles affected
    80
    Build start
    01 Aug 1989
    Build end
    31 May 1992
  • 28 Jun 1993VW CORRADORef R/1993/028

    CHAFING OF WIRING LOOMS AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    1) Certain cable looms in the engine compartment may chafe on adjacent sharp edges with the possibility of a short circuit. 2) Leakage may develop in the hose connections to the fuel manifold.

    Remedy

    1) Recall the affected vehicles re-route secure and protect the subject cable looms as required to eliminate chafing. 2) Replace the fuel hose securing clamps check the condition of the hoses and replace as required.

    Vehicles affected
    448
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 10 May 1993VW TRANSPORTERRef R/1993/010

    INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE

    Defect

    The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version.

    Vehicles affected
    3,918
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    31 May 1992
  • 10 May 1993VW CARAVELLERef R/1993/010

    INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE

    Defect

    The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version.

    Vehicles affected
    3,918
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    31 May 1992
  • 26 Apr 1993VW CARAVELLERef R/1993/011

    STEERING SHAFT CLAMPING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for

    Vehicles affected
    74
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    31 Oct 1992
  • 26 Apr 1993VW TRANSPORTERRef R/1993/011

    STEERING SHAFT CLAMPING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for

    Vehicles affected
    74
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    31 Oct 1992
  • 18 Jan 1993VW POLORef R/1992/066

    BRAKE PIPES MAY CHAFE ON OTHER COMPONENTS

    Defect

    On the subject vehicles it is possible that the brake pipe holder may not have been correctly positioned on the steering rack. This could allow the brake pipe to chafe on adjoining components and cause pipe damage.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and if necessary modify the position of the pipe holder and pipes to eliminate the possibility of the pipes chafing on other components.

    Vehicles affected
    42,414
    Build start
    01 Jul 1990
    Build end
    31 Aug 1992
  • 27 Jun 1992VW TRANSPORTERRef R/1992/032

    STEERING RACK AND LOWER WISHBONE FASTENINGS AND CHAFING OF THE LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS

    Defect

    b) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support.

    Vehicles affected
    3,066
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    28 Feb 1992
  • 27 Jun 1992VW CARAVELLERef R/1992/032

    STEERING RACK AND LOWER WISHBONE FASTENINGS AND CHAFING OF THE LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS

    Defect

    b) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support.

    Vehicles affected
    3,066
    Build start
    01 Oct 1990
    Build end
    28 Feb 1992
  • 26 May 1992VW GOLFRef R/1992/024

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF THE WIRING LOOM

    Defect

    One of several wiring looms located in the engine compartment may not be securely fixed. This could allow over a long time period the loom to chafe with the possibility of short circuiting and in extreme circumstances create a fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles. Fit protective sleeving to the loom in question and secure the assembly with clips.

    Vehicles affected
    6,895
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    28 Feb 1992

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