European Union 0983/07
VW - Volkswagen AG
The problem
The product poses a serious risk of injuries because owing to defective heat treatment of the spring U-bolts, which attach the rear axle to the leaf spring, the spring U-bolts of Caddy vehicles may break. In the most severe cases, this could lead to loss of control of the rear axle.13 incidents reported.
Risk
Serious risk · Injuries · Germany
What owners should do
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary correctives actions taken by the manufacturer. Date of entry into force: Unknown