Vw Golf: Possible Insecurity Of The Wiring Loom
Summary Volkswagen is recalling 6,895 Golf vehicles because wiring looms in the engine compartment may not be properly secured. Over time, this could cause the wiring to rub and short circuit, potentially creating a fire risk. The fix involves adding protective sleeving to the wiring and securing it with clips.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW GOLF. Units affected: 6,895
- Reason
- One of several wiring looms located in the engine compartment may not be securely fixed. This could allow over a long time period the loom to chafe with the possibility of short circuiting and in extreme circumstances create a fire risk. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles. Fit protective sleeving to the loom in question and secure the assembly with clips.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1992-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/77c795b3-dac9-410d-b687-93e620d3d41c