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  • 28 Apr 2023VW T7 MULTIVANRef R/2023/130

    Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle.

    Defect

    Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle.�

    Remedy

    Replace the front passenger airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    69DX
    Build start
    07 Apr 2022
    Build end
    07 Apr 2022
  • 25 Apr 2023VW CADDYRef R/2023/177

    Seat belt webbing was damaged during production

    Defect

    Seat belt webbing was damaged during production

    Remedy

    Affected seat belts to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    69FD
    Build start
    03 Apr 2023
    Build end
    03 Apr 2023
  • 18 Apr 2023VW CADDYRef R/2023/129

    On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.

    Defect

    On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.�

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer �Maxxis� belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.�

    Vehicles affected
    194
    OEM ref
    44T4
    Build start
    11 Oct 2022
    Build end
    18 Feb 2023
  • 09 Mar 2023VW ID.3Ref R/2023/072

    Volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.

    Remedy

    The front passenger airbag is to be deactivated until this recall campaign is carried out. It must then be inspected and if necessary resecured.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    69EX
    Build start
    07 Apr 2021
    Build end
    08 Dec 2022
  • 04 Nov 2022VW CADDYRef R/2022/320

    On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.

    Defect

    On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    335
    OEM ref
    40S5
    Build start
    19 Apr 2021
    Build end
    12 Jul 2022
  • 10 Oct 2022VW ATLASRef R/2022/292

    IN A SIDE CRASH THERE MAY BE A DELAY IN DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIRBAG

    Defect

    Side air bag deployment may be delayed if triggered.

    Remedy

    Check the door wiring harness and secure or replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    97GF
    Build start
    29 Aug 2019
    Build end
    21 Mar 2021
  • 10 Oct 2022VW CROSS SPORTRef R/2022/292

    IN A SIDE CRASH THERE MAY BE A DELAY IN DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIRBAG

    Defect

    Side air bag deployment may be delayed if triggered.

    Remedy

    Check the door wiring harness and secure or replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    97GF
    Build start
    16 Sept 2020
    Build end
    17 Dec 2020
  • 04 Oct 2022VW POLORef R/2022/274

    THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver's air bag assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    69DG
    Build start
    07 Nov 2006
    Build end
    13 Dec 2007
  • 13 Sept 2022VW GRAND CALIFORNIARef R/2022/273

    THE CRANK ROOF WINDOW COULD COME LOOSE BECAUSE OF INCORRECT BONDING TO ITS HINGE

    Defect

    The crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the bonding must be checked. Depending on the test result the roof window is then modified or if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    196
    OEM ref
    75A3
    Build start
    16 May 2019
    Build end
    12 Dec 2021
  • 08 Jul 2022VW T7 MULTIVANRef R/2022/197

    THE CLIPS FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY SET

    Defect

    The clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set.

    Remedy

    Check to ensure the curtain airbag fasteners are correctly fitted. Cable routing is also checked and if necessary corrected.

    Vehicles affected
    300
    OEM ref
    69DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2022
    Build end
    25 May 2022
  • 22 Jun 2022VW GRAND CALIFORNIARef R/2022/178

    DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAULTY BONDING THE ROOF WINDOW COVER MAY COMPLETELY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    Due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose.

    Remedy

    Check the bonding and modify or replace the roof window as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    115
    OEM ref
    75A2
    Build start
    06 Dec 2019
    Build end
    25 Mar 2021
  • 30 May 2022VW CROSS SPORTRef R/2022/200

    THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAINPIPE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED

    Defect

    The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    87H4
    Build start
    16 Sept 2020
    Build end
    16 Sept 2020
  • 30 May 2022VW TIGUANRef R/2022/166

    SPORADIC MALFUNCTIONS IN A PRESSURE CASTING SYSTEM CAUSED INDIVIDUAL REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS TO BE FITTED WITH OXIDE INCLUSIONS

    Defect

    On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    305
    OEM ref
    42L7
    Build start
    23 Jul 2021
    Build end
    20 Sept 2021
  • 30 May 2022VW ATLASRef R/2022/200

    THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAINPIPE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED

    Defect

    The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    87H4
    Build start
    13 Jul 2020
    Build end
    13 Jul 2020
  • 20 Apr 2022VW POLORef R/2022/115

    THE ROOF SPOILER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED TO THE REAR LID WITH THE SPECIFIED PROCESS MATERIALS

    Defect

    On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    356
    OEM ref
    66N3
    Build start
    17 Aug 2021
    Build end
    15 Sept 2021
  • 07 Apr 2022VW ARTEONRef R/2022/086

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

    Remedy

    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    1,868
    OEM ref
    93N4
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Feb 2022
  • 07 Apr 2022VW PASSATRef R/2022/086

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

    Remedy

    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    1,868
    OEM ref
    93N4
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Feb 2022
  • 07 Apr 2022VW TIGUANRef R/2022/086

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

    Remedy

    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    1,868
    OEM ref
    93N4
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Feb 2022
  • 07 Apr 2022VW GOLF 8Ref R/2022/086

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

    Remedy

    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    1,868
    OEM ref
    93N4
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Feb 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022VW TIGUANRef R/2022/074

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    Vehicles affected
    7,579
    OEM ref
    10H5
    Build start
    05 Sept 2020
    Build end
    17 Feb 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022VW ARTEONRef R/2022/074

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    Vehicles affected
    7,579
    OEM ref
    10H5
    Build start
    05 Sept 2020
    Build end
    17 Feb 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022VW T-ROCRef R/2022/074

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    Vehicles affected
    7,579
    OEM ref
    10H5
    Build start
    05 Sept 2020
    Build end
    17 Feb 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022VW GOLF 8Ref R/2022/074

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    Vehicles affected
    7,579
    OEM ref
    10H5
    Build start
    05 Sept 2020
    Build end
    17 Feb 2022
  • 30 Dec 2021VW TRANSPORTER T6Ref R/2022/010

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT TYRES COULD SUDDENLY LOSE AIR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the production data (DOT number) of all tyres including spare wheel are checked and if necessary tyres will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    370
    OEM ref
    44R9
    Build start
    12 Mar 2020
    Build end
    03 Feb 2021
  • 30 Dec 2021VW TRANSPORTER T6.1Ref R/2022/010

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT TYRES COULD SUDDENLY LOSE AIR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the production data (DOT number) of all tyres including spare wheel are checked and if necessary tyres will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    370
    OEM ref
    44R9
    Build start
    12 Mar 2020
    Build end
    03 Feb 2021

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