Vw Up!: Child Lock May Disengage
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling approximately 68,100 vehicles (UP!, Polo, Tiguan, Golf, and Passat models) sold in the United Kingdom because the door child locks may unexpectedly disengage. Although the doors will remain closed, this could allow them to be opened from the inside, defeating the safety purpose of the child lock feature. Affected vehicles will have their lock mechanisms inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW UP!, VW POLO, VW TIGUAN, VW GOLF, VW PASSAT. Units affected: 68,100
- Reason
- The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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