Volkswagen passenger car - golf — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMar 9, 2007

Hazard

The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can happen if the clutch is engaged very abruptly, for instance if the pedal is allowed to spring back by itself. After causing unusual mechanical noises, the dual-mass flywheel will eventually fail completely. In unfavourable conditions this can lead to a fire in the vehicle.

Measures taken

Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer — Other

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.

Key facts

Brand	Volkswagen
Product	Passenger car - Golf
Model / type	Volkswagen Golf, Golf+ 2.0 TDI with 6 speed manual gearbox. Chassis numbers:AAV ___ 1K _ 4 U 000032 - 006313 AAV ___ 1K _ 5 U 000039 - 026754 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 B 000157 - 091435 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 P 001113 - 075630 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 U 000013 - 005848 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 W 000218 - 155736 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 9 000001 - 000163 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 B 000008 - 162040 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 P 000019 - 108166 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 U 000048 - 027400 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 W 000068 - 572528 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 Z 000012 - 000362 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 9 000001 - 000602 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 B 000032 - 003111 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 P 000062 - 000937 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 W 000073 - 001820
Category	Motor vehicles
Country of origin	Germany
Reported by	Ireland
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Mar 9, 2007
Case number	0238/07