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  • 15 Oct 2020VW TIGUAG R-LINERef R/2020/300

    ROOF SPOILER MAY DETACH BECAUSE UNSUITABLE ADHESIVE USED

    Defect

    The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with two bolts

    Vehicles affected
    3,566
    OEM ref
    66M3
    Build start
    11 Mar 2016
    Build end
    29 Nov 2019
  • 08 Sept 2020VW TIGUANRef R/2020/259

    THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF THE BACKREST FRAME OF THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    72K8
    Build start
    26 Jun 2020
    Build end
    29 Jun 2020
  • 04 Sept 2020VW CRAFTERRef R/2020/257

    THE SIDE OR REAR WINDOWS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    Some side or rear windows may become loose

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the side or rear windows have to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    64F8
    Build start
    26 Jul 2017
    Build end
    19 Sept 2019
  • 06 Jul 2020VW CRAFTER GRAND CALIFORNIARef R/2020/203

    THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SMALL CHILD COULD CLIMB FROM THE BUNK BED OUT THROUGH THE OPENED ROOF HATCH

    Defect

    There is the possibility that small children could climb from the bunk bed out through the opened roof hatch.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles protection against climbing out is to be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    60E6
    Build start
    16 May 2019
    Build end
    23 May 2019
  • 05 Jun 2020VW GOLFRef R/2020/176

    THE E-CALL SERVICE FUNCTION MAY NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function

    Remedy

    Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    4,630
    OEM ref
    91AF
    Build start
    12 Mar 2020
    Build end
    08 May 2020
  • 03 Jun 2020VW TRANSPORTERRef R/2020/174

    POSSIBILITY OF HUMIDITY INGRESS IN THE BOWDEN CABLES OF THE DOORS

    Defect

    Possibility of humidity ingress in the Bowden cables of the doors due to missing seals.

    Remedy

    Remove cables and humidity and seal off. Poznan produced cables to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,208
    OEM ref
    57H5
    Build start
    04 Nov 2019
    Build end
    27 Feb 2020
  • 13 May 2020VW TOUAREGRef R/2020/132

    A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE GEARBOX OIL PIPE CAN CAUSE A LEAK OF GEAR OIL

    Defect

    A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil.

    Remedy

    Check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period. If this is the case the pipe is replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    255
    OEM ref
    38C6
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    30 Nov 2019
  • 11 May 2020VW TIGUANRef R/2020/133

    THE ROOF SPOILER CAN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE

    Defect

    The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.

    Vehicles affected
    2,495
    OEM ref
    66L5
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    30 Jun 2019
  • 30 Apr 2020VW T6 CARAVELLERef R/2020/125

    OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THE TRANSPORTER WERE INCLUDED INSTEAD OF FOR THE MULTIVAN

    Defect

    On T6.1 California vehicles owner's manuals for the Transporter were included instead of for the Multivan.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the Transporter owner's manual is replaced with the Multivan owner's manual.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    06C1
    Build start
    01 Jan 2020
    Build end
    28 Feb 2020
  • 15 Apr 2020VW T-RocRef R/2020/112

    THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL

    Defect

    The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the brake control unit has to be recoded

    Vehicles affected
    1,390
    OEM ref
    45I5
    Build start
    21 Nov 2017
    Build end
    23 Jun 2018
  • 25 Mar 2020VW ARTEONRef R/2020/088

    THE BRAKE SERVO PULL ROD BALL COUPLING MAY HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THE MOUNTING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The ball coupling of the push rod of the electromechanical brake servo may have been wrongly slotted into the mounting on the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Check the ball coupling into the mounting of the brake pedal. If the ball coupling is incorrectly slotted in the brake servo and mounting in the brake pedal must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    625
    OEM ref
    47P8
    Build start
    20 May 2019
    Build end
    04 Jul 2019
  • 19 Mar 2020VW TRANSPORTER T6Ref R/2020/089

    THE ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK MAY NOT BE MECHANICALLY LOCKED ALTHOUGH SWITCHED ON BY DRIVER

    Defect

    Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    58D8
    Build start
    20 May 2019
    Build end
    04 Jul 2019
  • 18 Mar 2020VW TOUAREGRef R/2020/079

    BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

    Remedy

    The bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    48P1
    Build start
    27 Apr 2018
    Build end
    22 Jan 2019
  • 16 Mar 2020VW POLORef R/2020/068

    OIL MAY GET INTO THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM LINES OF THE TANDEM PUMP.

    Defect

    Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump. Check other components for oil and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4,103
    OEM ref
    47P7
    Build start
    08 Oct 2019
    Build end
    06 Feb 2020
  • 26 Feb 2020VW T-CROSSRef R/2020/055

    CURTAIN AIRBAG UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH THE GAS GENERATOR WELDED TO THE OUTLET PIPE WHICH IS NOT FAIL PROOF

    Defect

    The curtain airbag unit gas generators may not be fail-proof leading to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace affected airbag units.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    69AN
    Build start
    21 May 2019
    Build end
    10 Jun 2019
  • 18 Dec 2019VW TOURANRef R/2019/451

    THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.

    Remedy

    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    20BV
    Build start
    10 Oct 2019
    Build end
    11 Oct 2019
  • 18 Dec 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2019/451

    THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.

    Remedy

    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    20BV
    Build start
    10 Oct 2019
    Build end
    11 Oct 2019
  • 12 Dec 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2020/005

    WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE

    Defect

    Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.

    Remedy

    Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    184
    OEM ref
    44P6
    Build start
    13 Sept 2019
    Build end
    22 Oct 2019
  • 12 Dec 2019VW TOURANRef R/2020/005

    WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE

    Defect

    Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.

    Remedy

    Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    184
    OEM ref
    44P6
    Build start
    13 Sept 2019
    Build end
    22 Oct 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2019/378

    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.

    Remedy

    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    17,988
    OEM ref
    69Z5
    Build start
    06 Jan 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2015
  • 05 Nov 2019VW PASSAT CCRef R/2019/378

    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.

    Remedy

    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    17,988
    OEM ref
    69Z5
    Build start
    06 Jan 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2015
  • 05 Nov 2019VW SHARANRef R/2019/378

    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.

    Remedy

    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    17,988
    OEM ref
    69Z5
    Build start
    06 Jan 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2015
  • 09 Aug 2019VW ARTEONRef R/2019/264

    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    373
    OEM ref
    24ER
    Build start
    09 Oct 2018
    Build end
    28 May 2019
  • 09 Aug 2019VW GOLFRef R/2019/261

    THE HOUSING BOLTS ON THE CAMSHELF ADJUSTER MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    472
    OEM ref
    15H2
  • 09 Aug 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2019/264

    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    373
    OEM ref
    24ER
    Build start
    09 Oct 2018
    Build end
    28 May 2019

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