Vw Golf: On Certain Vehicles With Electromechanical Brake Servo And Dsg (direct Shift Gearbox) Of A Limited Production Period There Is A Possibility That A Heat Protection Mat Was Incorrectly Fitted.
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling approximately 80,163 Golf, Arteon, and Passat vehicles from a specific production period due to an incorrectly installed heat protection mat near the brake fluid reservoir. In some cases, this installation error can cause the brake fluid reservoir to melt and leak fluid into the engine compartment. Dealers will inspect the heat shield and repair or replace any damaged components as needed.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW GOLF, VW ARTEON, VW PASSAT. Units affected: 80,163
- Reason
- On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment. Remedy: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and in a damage case the damaged components will be replaced.� �
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-01-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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