VW TRANSPORTER T6 recall: The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTER T6 | 20 May 2019 | 4 Jul 2019 | 5 |
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 19 March 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.