Vw Eos: Clutch May Operate Inadvertently With Unexpected Loss Of Drive
Volkswagen is recalling 24,598 vehicles (EOS, Passat, Jetta, Golf, Caddy, Scirocco, and Touran models) sold in the United Kingdom because a gearbox control unit error can cause the clutch to open unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive. The issue occurs rarely due to incorrect clutch temperature interpretation. Volkswagen will update or reprogram the gearbox control unit to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW EOS, VW PASSAT, VW JETTA, VW GOLF, VW CADDY, VW SCIROCCO, VW TOURAN. Units affected: 24,598
- Reason
- In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-12-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b86a9036-b276-4030-bab3-f16cb1a17a87