Vw Passat: Electronic Stability Control System May Fail
Recall Summary Certain Volkswagen Passat vehicles have electronic stability control units that may not meet manufacturing specifications, which could cause the system to malfunction while driving. The affected vehicles will need to have their ESC units inspected and replaced if necessary. This recall affects 5 units distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW PASSAT. Units affected: 5
- Reason
- The electronic stability control (ESC) unit may have not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may cause the control unit to malfunction during operation Remedy: On affected vehicles check the ESC unit and where necessary replace.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-09-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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