Volkswagen Passat passenger car — injuries risk (A12/0497/16)
Hazard
Excessive closing forces may be generated when the panoramic sliding/tilting sunroof is closed using the 'comfort opening and closing' function which could lead to crushing injuries.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Passenger car.
Matching notices: same barcode or model
Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.
- Volkswagen Passat passenger car — injuries risk (A12/1389/18)EU Safety GateSerioussame brand & modelSep 28, 2018· Volkswagen· Motor vehicles
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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