Vw Passat: Tow Bar Ball End May Loosen
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 224 Passat vehicles equipped with PEKA tow bars because the instruction manual's description of how to install the ball end is unclear, which in some cases has led to the ball end loosening. Affected owners in the United Kingdom will receive a new instruction manual with clearer installation guidance.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW PASSAT. Units affected: 224
- Reason
- Advised by manufacturer for vehicles with PEKA tow bar the description of the ball end installation in the instruction manual is unclear. In isolated cases the ball end can loosen because of a wrong installation. Remedy: A new instruction manual will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-01-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/88798272-287e-4b51-a0a2-a1f2da90b2eb