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  • 09 Aug 2019VW PASSATRef 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 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
  • 22 Jul 2019VW PASSATRef R/2019/232

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT WELDED CONNECTION OF REAR SEAT BENCH

    Defect

    A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed.

    Remedy

    Check the welding of the mounting for right rear head restraint guides and if necessary replace the backrest frame.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    72J7
    Build start
    12 Feb 2019
    Build end
    22 Feb 2019
  • 22 Jul 2019VW T6 - (GOODS)Ref R/2019/237

    WATER MAY GET INTO INTERIOR AND RUN ONTO CONTROL UNITS FOR THE REAR LID

    Defect

    Water may get into the vehicle interior and run onto the control units for the rear lid

    Remedy

    The motor lead-through for the electric sliding door is to be sealed to the right side panel.

    Vehicles affected
    753
    OEM ref
    58D7
    Build start
    29 Jun 2016
    Build end
    13 May 2019
  • 22 Jul 2019VW T6 - (CAR)Ref R/2019/238

    WATER MAY GET INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR AND RUN ONTO THE CONTROL UNITS FOR THE REAR LID

    Defect

    Water may get into the vehicle interior and run onto the control units for the rear lid

    Remedy

    The motor lead-through for the electric sliding door is to be sealed to the right side panel.

    Vehicles affected
    485
    OEM ref
    58D7
    Build start
    29 Jun 2016
    Build end
    13 May 2019
  • 18 Jul 2019VW TIGUAN ALLSPACERef R/2019/231

    A WRONG MULTIPLE FUSE WAS INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRONICS BOX

    Defect

    An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box.

    Remedy

    The incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    97DM
    Build start
    23 Oct 2017
    Build end
    09 Jun 2018
  • 15 Jul 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2019/216

    POSSIBLE CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT SEATS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found

    Vehicles affected
    101
    OEM ref
    72J5
    Build start
    04 Feb 2019
    Build end
    05 Feb 2019
  • 03 Jun 2019VW TIGUANRef R/2019/174

    TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED

    Defect

    A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    454
    OEM ref
    66K4
    Build start
    11 May 2016
    Build end
    05 Nov 2018
  • 07 Mar 2019VW ARTEONRef R/2019/081

    THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF TRIM AND SUN ROOF FRAME IS INCORRCTLY BONDED

    Defect

    A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.

    Remedy

    The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    60D6
    Build start
    02 Nov 2015
    Build end
    31 May 2017
  • 07 Mar 2019VW PASSATRef R/2019/081

    THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF TRIM AND SUN ROOF FRAME IS INCORRCTLY BONDED

    Defect

    A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.

    Remedy

    The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    60D6
    Build start
    02 Nov 2015
    Build end
    31 May 2017
  • 27 Feb 2019VW TOUAREGRef R/2019/064

    THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH CORRECT CASTING TEMPERATURE

    Defect

    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    40O3
    Build start
    02 Dec 2018
    Build end
    13 Dec 2018
  • 04 Feb 2019VW POLORef R/2019/037

    THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING THE VEHICLE CAN INCREASE

    Defect

    Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.

    Remedy

    Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.

    Vehicles affected
    44,256
    OEM ref
    46H9
    Build start
    12 Oct 2017
    Build end
    22 Oct 2018
  • 24 Jan 2019VW BORARef R/2019/019

    DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

    Remedy

    The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    786
    OEM ref
    69X3
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 24 Jan 2019VW PASSATRef R/2019/019

    DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

    Remedy

    The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    786
    OEM ref
    69X3
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 24 Jan 2019VW GOLFRef R/2019/019

    DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

    Remedy

    The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    786
    OEM ref
    69X3
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 24 Jan 2019VW TRANSPORTERRef R/2019/019

    DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

    Remedy

    The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    786
    OEM ref
    69X3
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Dec 2002
  • 09 Jan 2019VW T-ROCRef R/2019/005

    THE BONDED JOINT BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTION OF THE REAR SPOILER MAY BE FAULTY

    Defect

    The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty.

    Remedy

    Inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.

    Vehicles affected
    6,830
    OEM ref
    66J9
    Build start
    29 Jan 2018
    Build end
    12 Jun 2018
  • 12 Dec 2018VW T-ROCRef R/2018/352

    REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    Vehicles affected
    4,027
    OEM ref
    72H8
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Dec 2018VW GOLFRef R/2018/352

    REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    Vehicles affected
    4,027
    OEM ref
    72H8
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Dec 2018VW PASSATRef R/2018/352

    REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    Vehicles affected
    4,027
    OEM ref
    72H8
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Dec 2018VW ATREONRef R/2018/352

    REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    Vehicles affected
    4,027
    OEM ref
    72H8
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 28 Nov 2018VW TOURANRef R/2018/331

    A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR

    Defect

    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.

    Remedy

    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.

    Vehicles affected
    37,179
    OEM ref
    60C9
    Build start
    01 Apr 2015
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 28 Nov 2018VW TIGUANRef R/2018/331

    A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR

    Defect

    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.

    Remedy

    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.

    Vehicles affected
    37,179
    OEM ref
    60C9
    Build start
    01 Apr 2015
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 27 Nov 2018VW TOUAREGRef R/2018/334

    THE BELT BUCKLE HOLDER OF REAR RIGHT SEAT MAY NOT MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The seat belt buckle holder of the right rear seat may not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Check and replaces seat belt buckle assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    110
    OEM ref
    69Y2
    Build start
    08 Aug 2018
    Build end
    05 Oct 2018

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