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VW – Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireFeb 1, 2024
Photo from the official notice: VW – Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: VW – Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: VW – Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: VW – Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat passenger car — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The thermal protection between the brake force booster and the emissions control device in front of the coupling support with the brake fluid reservoir may not have been correctly fitted. The coupling support could melt, leading to a leak of brake fluid, which could ignite if it comes into contact with hot components. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Right-hand drive passenger car with direct shift gearbox and electronic brake force booster.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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