Vw Crafter: Handbrake May Not Fully Apply

Volkswagen is recalling 12 Crafter vehicles in the United Kingdom because the rear brake shoe adjustment bushes may break when the handbrake is applied due to insufficient wall thickness. This could prevent the handbrake from working properly. Affected vehicle owners will have the adjustment bushes replaced.

Recalling firm
VW
Product
Vehicles: VW CRAFTER. Units affected: 12
Reason
It has been identified that on some vehicles the rear brake shoe adjustment bushes can because of insufficient wall thickness break when the handbrake is applied. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject adjustment bushes replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2009-04-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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