Vw Polo: Brake Pipes May Chafe On Other Components
Volkswagen is recalling approximately 42,414 Polo vehicles because brake pipes may be positioned incorrectly, allowing them to rub against nearby components and potentially become damaged. The issue stems from the brake pipe holder not being properly positioned on the steering rack. Volkswagen will inspect and repair affected vehicles by repositioning the pipe holder and pipes as needed.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW POLO. Units affected: 42,414
- Reason
- On the subject vehicles it is possible that the brake pipe holder may not have been correctly positioned on the steering rack. This could allow the brake pipe to chafe on adjoining components and cause pipe damage. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and if necessary modify the position of the pipe holder and pipes to eliminate the possibility of the pipes chafing on other components.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1993-01-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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