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  • 27 Dec 2021VW POLORef R/2022/011

    THE SUN ROOF FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED TO THE BODY ROOF

    Defect

    The sunroof frame may not have been correctly bonded to the body roof.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary correctly bond the sunroof frame to the body roof.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    60F2
    Build start
    17 Feb 2021
    Build end
    01 Sept 2021
  • 05 Nov 2021VW ID.3Ref R/2021/409

    POSSIBLE MISSING BEARING BUSH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WORM GEAR

    Defect

    Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    48Q7
    Build start
    17 Mar 2021
    Build end
    09 Apr 2021
  • 05 Nov 2021VW ID.4Ref R/2021/409

    POSSIBLE MISSING BEARING BUSH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WORM GEAR

    Defect

    Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the steering rack must be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    48Q7
    Build start
    17 Mar 2021
    Build end
    09 Apr 2021
  • 05 Nov 2021VW TIGUANRef R/2021/405

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.

    Remedy

    The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    19Q5
    Build start
    09 Sept 2021
    Build end
    29 Sept 2021
  • 21 Oct 2021VW T-CROSSRef R/2021/392

    A SOFTWARE FAULT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit can lead to the driver not being shown any optical or acoustic warnings if a person on the rear seat bench is not fastened in.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software for the instrument cluster must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    1,104
    OEM ref
    90S4
    Build start
    19 Jan 2021
    Build end
    24 Jun 2021
  • 21 Oct 2021VW PASSATRef R/2021/403

    DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IF ACTIVATED

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the airbag unit for the driver is to be checked and if necessary the gas generator replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    69CO
    Build start
    19 Oct 1999
    Build end
    22 Dec 2000
  • 21 Oct 2021VW GOLF CABRIOLETRef R/2021/403

    DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IF ACTIVATED

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the airbag unit for the driver is to be checked and if necessary the gas generator replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    69CO
    Build start
    19 Oct 1999
    Build end
    22 Dec 2000
  • 19 Oct 2021VW POLORef R/2021/400

    A FAULTILY INSTALLED NET FOR THE DESIGN BREAKAGE POINT FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN FITTED

    Defect

    A dash panel with a faulty installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the dash panel has to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6,889
    OEM ref
    70I4
    Build start
    19 Aug 2020
    Build end
    11 Jan 2021
  • 13 Oct 2021VW TOUAREGRef R/2021/391

    IF THE REAR LID IS OPENED AND MANUALLY PUSHED UP TOO FAR THE ELECTRIC SPINDLE DRIVE CAN SUDDENLY SEPARATE AND EXPAND

    Defect

    If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand.

    Remedy

    The drive unit(s) for the rear lid are to be checked and if within the affected rangereplaced.

    Vehicles affected
    209
    OEM ref
    55L6
    Build start
    15 Jan 2019
    Build end
    29 Jan 2019
  • 11 Oct 2021VW GOLF CABRIOLETRef R/2021/404

    DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IF ACTIVATED

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the airbag unit for the driver is to be checked and if necessary the gas generator replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    300
    OEM ref
    69AR
    Build start
    22 May 1998
    Build end
    22 Dec 1999
  • 11 Oct 2021VW PASSATRef R/2021/404

    DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IF ACTIVATED

    Defect

    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the airbag unit for the driver is to be checked and if necessary the gas generator replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    300
    OEM ref
    69AR
    Build start
    22 May 1998
    Build end
    22 Dec 1999
  • 21 Sept 2021VW TRANSPORTER T6.1Ref R/2021/344

    WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO THE DOOR LOCK BOWDEN CABLES CAN FREEZE

    Defect

    With temperatures below zero the door lock Bowden cables can freeze.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the door Bowden cables are replaced and all door locks are given a sealing foil.

    Vehicles affected
    3,046
    OEM ref
    57I1
    Build start
    04 Nov 2019
    Build end
    06 Mar 2021
  • 21 Sept 2021VW TRANSPORTER T6.1Ref R/2021/343

    WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO THE DOOR LOCK BOWDEN CABLES CAN FREEZE

    Defect

    With temperatures below zero the door lock Bowden cables can freeze.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the door Bowden cables are replaced and all door locks are given a sealing foil.

    Vehicles affected
    23,068
    OEM ref
    57I1
    Build start
    04 Nov 2019
    Build end
    06 Mar 2021
  • 10 Sept 2021VW GOLFRef R/2021/320

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened

    Vehicles affected
    145
    OEM ref
    47R3
    Build start
    13 Jan 2019
    Build end
    20 May 2021
  • 10 Sept 2021VW PASSATRef R/2021/320

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened

    Vehicles affected
    145
    OEM ref
    47R3
    Build start
    13 Jan 2019
    Build end
    20 May 2021
  • 10 Sept 2021VW ARTEONRef R/2021/320

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE PULL ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened

    Vehicles affected
    145
    OEM ref
    47R3
    Build start
    13 Jan 2019
    Build end
    20 May 2021
  • 06 Sept 2021VW ABT E-TRANSPORTERRef R/2021/329

    B+ CABLE WAS WRONGLY CONNECTED AT THE B+ DISTRIBUTOR

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the B+ cables were wrongly connected at the B+ distributor and that the fuses (60 A and 300 A) could be installed in the wrong order.

    Remedy

    Conduct a visual check of the two fuses and cables to confirm they are in the correct position if incorrect re-position the fuses and/or cables to the correct position and re-torque the connection.

    Vehicles affected
    590
    OEM ref
    ABT-EDT_95006_A
    Build start
    23 Sept 2020
    Build end
    31 Aug 2021
  • 21 Jun 2021VW TOUAREGRef R/2021/237

    NUTS FITTED IN THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT AND LEFT TRANSVERSE LINK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFCATION

    Defect

    Nuts of deviating material quality were fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle.

    Remedy

    The nuts of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    87
    OEM ref
    42K9
    Build start
    22 Sept 2020
    Build end
    03 Nov 2020
  • 07 Jun 2021VW TIGUANRef R/2021/203

    A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED

    Defect

    A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.

    Remedy

    The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    531
    OEM ref
    66M6
    Build start
    11 May 2016
    Build end
    22 Jan 2019
  • 08 Apr 2021VW PASSATRef R/2021/142

    THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE CONTROL UNIT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MIXED UP

    Defect

    The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up.

    Remedy

    Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.

    Vehicles affected
    243
    OEM ref
    97FF
    Build start
    12 Dec 2020
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 08 Apr 2021VW ARTEONRef R/2021/142

    THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE CONTROL UNIT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MIXED UP

    Defect

    The positive battery cable and the cable to the control unit for battery monitoring on the main fuse box in the boot may have been mixed up.

    Remedy

    Inspect the two connected cables on the main fuse box and if necessary swap them into the correct positions.

    Vehicles affected
    243
    OEM ref
    97FF
    Build start
    12 Dec 2020
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 29 Mar 2021VW T-RocRef R/2021/115

    THE RETRACTOR OF THE THREE POINT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT MAY BE FAULTY.

    Defect

    The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.

    Remedy

    The three-point automatic seat belt of the front right seat is to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    34
    OEM ref
    69BX
    Build start
    24 Feb 2021
    Build end
    25 Feb 2021
  • 19 Feb 2021VW GOLFRef R/2021/055

    FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIR BAG AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN THE FRONT DOORS

    Defect

    Faulty crash sensors for airbag and restraint systems may have been fitted in the front doors.

    Remedy

    The crash sensors in the front doors are to be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    69BU
    Build start
    02 Sept 2020
    Build end
    08 Sept 2020
  • 15 Feb 2021VW TIGUANRef R/2021/052

    A WELDING TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF THE DRIVER SEATMAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PERFORMED

    Defect

    A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.

    Remedy

    The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    33
    OEM ref
    72L9
    Build start
    23 Sept 2020
    Build end
    25 Sept 2020
  • 11 Dec 2020VW AMAROKRef R/2020/360

    THE LIFT CABLE OF THE SPARE WHEEL WINCH COULD SNAP UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.

    Remedy

    Retrofit an anti-theft device.

    Vehicles affected
    6,501
    OEM ref
    66L9
    Build start
    31 Aug 2016
    Build end
    22 Nov 2018

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