Vw Golf: Fire May Occur
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW GOLF, VW JETTA. Units affected: 20,872
- Reason
- The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque on the earth connection.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-01-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/87b14cdb-f911-41f2-a05b-9e4efeae0778