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  • 02 Feb 2018VW GOLF ESTATERef R/2018/031

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    69U6
    Build start
    01 Jul 2014
    Build end
    15 Nov 2014
  • 02 Feb 2018VW GOLF SVRef R/2018/031

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    69U6
    Build start
    01 Jul 2014
    Build end
    15 Nov 2014
  • 02 Feb 2018VW GOLFRef R/2018/031

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    OEM ref
    69U6
    Build start
    01 Jul 2014
    Build end
    15 Nov 2014
  • 29 Jan 2018VW PASSAT CCRef R/2018/034

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    69S9
    Build start
    13 Sept 2016
    Build end
    02 Nov 2016
  • 29 Jan 2018VW SHARANRef R/2018/034

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    69S9
    Build start
    13 Sept 2016
    Build end
    02 Nov 2016
  • 21 Dec 2017VW UP!Ref R/2017/347

    TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE

    Defect

    The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

    Vehicles affected
    110,001
    OEM ref
    50D9
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 21 Dec 2017VW POLORef R/2017/347

    TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE

    Defect

    The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

    Vehicles affected
    110,001
    OEM ref
    50D9
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 20 Dec 2017VW T6 - (GOODS)Ref R/2017/344

    FUEL HOSES MAY CRACK AND LEAK

    Defect

    Some fuel hoses were not manufactured to specification and as a result could crack and leak fuel. The fuel could affect the drivability of the subject vehicle and possibly others using the roads.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and replace 3 fuel hoses.

    Vehicles affected
    2,501
    OEM ref
    20AP
    Build start
    28 Nov 2016
    Build end
    11 Jan 2017
  • 20 Dec 2017VW T6 - (CAR)Ref R/2017/346

    FUEL HOSES MAY CRACK AND LEAK

    Defect

    Some fuel hoses were not manufactured to specification and as a result could crack and leak fuel. The fuel could affect the drivability of the subject vehicle and possibly others using the roads.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and replace 3 fuel hoses.

    Vehicles affected
    572
    OEM ref
    20AP
    Build start
    28 Nov 2016
    Build end
    11 Jan 2017
  • 18 Dec 2017VW AMAROKRef R/2017/333

    POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CAN BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK AND/OR THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL

    Defect

    A hose clip can damage the power steering return hose for the steering rack. The power steering hose can also contact the wheel housing. If the hose is damaged hydraulic fluid can discharge and the power steering assistance could fail. In unfavourable cases the hydraulic fluid can get in contact with hot vehicle component or on the brake disc. This could create a danger of accident or fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a serrated ring. Fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    2,036
    OEM ref
    48O1
    Build start
    31 Aug 2016
    Build end
    01 Sept 2017
  • 17 Nov 2017VW ARTEONRef R/2017/294

    REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY

    Defect

    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

    Vehicles affected
    420
    OEM ref
    42I2
    Build start
    21 Aug 2017
    Build end
    29 Aug 2017
  • 17 Nov 2017VW GOLFRef R/2017/294

    REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY

    Defect

    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

    Vehicles affected
    420
    OEM ref
    42I2
    Build start
    21 Aug 2017
    Build end
    29 Aug 2017
  • 17 Nov 2017VW PASSATRef R/2017/294

    REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY

    Defect

    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

    Vehicles affected
    420
    OEM ref
    42I2
    Build start
    21 Aug 2017
    Build end
    29 Aug 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017VW GOLFRef R/2017/189

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    64,192
    OEM ref
    45F2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 20 Jun 2017VW JETTARef R/2017/189

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    64,192
    OEM ref
    45F2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 20 Jun 2017VW SCIROCCORef R/2017/189

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    64,192
    OEM ref
    45F2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 20 Jun 2017VW TOURANRef R/2017/189

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    64,192
    OEM ref
    45F2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 20 Jun 2017VW EOSRef R/2017/189

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    64,192
    OEM ref
    45F2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2010
  • 22 Mar 2017VW GOLFRef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW TIGUANRef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW SCIROCCORef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW UP!Ref R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW TOURANRef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW CRAFTERRef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 22 Mar 2017VW PASSATRef R/2017/079

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,879
    OEM ref
    69P4
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016

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