VW Passat, Arteon, Golf recall: Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely
- What's wrong
- The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
What’s wrong
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
The fix
Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 21 Aug 2017 | 29 Aug 2017 | 420 |
| Arteon | 21 Aug 2017 | 29 Aug 2017 | 420 |
| Golf | 21 Aug 2017 | 29 Aug 2017 | 420 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.