VW Passat recall: Electronic stability control system may fail
The electronic stability control (ESC) unit may have not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may cause the control unit to malfunction during operation
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The electronic stability control (ESC) unit may have not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may cause the control unit to malfunction during operation
The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger…
Anomalies in the manufacturing process have resulted in certain batches of hand brake cylinders with defective machining. This can lead to early wear of the sealing cup in the hand brake cylinder thus leading…
In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of…
In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of…
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) which controls the airbag and pretensioner deployment contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain rare circumstances. If the frontal…
Anomalies in the manufacturing process have resulted in certain batches of hand brake cylinders with defective machining. This can lead to early wear of the sealing cup in the hand brake cylinder thus leading…
A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak
A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak
A foreign object could puncture the front floor cover which can present a risk to the vehicle occupants.
The pad abutment plate securing screw may come loose. This can cause scoring of the brake disc surface face. If ignored it is thought possible the plate could stop the front wheel from turning…
The Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) can be affected by wet conditions. It is not waterproof and water ingress into the module may cause overheating with the potential to result in a fire. As…
During normal driving it is possible for the Power Steering Assistance Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate followed by the possible loss of Power Steering Assistance. This will result in the steering becoming more stiff…
There is the potential that the brackets for the locks of the wheel cut out trim panels may become detached causing an increase risk of collision for other road users.
Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years.…
The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. Therefore the outer tube of the gas stay may corrode and crack resulting in the…
On affected vehicles silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the rollover valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank during production The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding…
Silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the roll-over valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank. The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding causing the possibility of a…
It has been identified that the rear axle suspension spring hanger bracket bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This can result in the bolt/nut loosing its torque which can result…
It has been identified that the roof vent/hood may have been fitted with the incorrect screws around the hinge area. In additions some vents/hoods may not have been glued correctly. These issues could result…
If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The Owner's Manual informs the driver to take the vehicle to a dealership or the transmission could be compromised. However…
During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.
The Body Control Module (BCM) may have incorrect headlamp levelling parameters. This can result in headlamp levelling switch operation being the opposite of the headlamp directional movement desired. This could cause a crash without…
Headlamps manufactured to the incorrect specification may have been fitted and not may distribute light correctly.