VW Various models passenger car — burns risk
Hazard
A spring in the starter motor's magnetic switch was incorrectly installed. The starter motor may overheat, which could lead to a fire breaking out in the vehicle.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Passenger car
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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