European Union A12/1319/18
VW Polo, Up
The problem
A poorly welded towing eye may have been included in the vehicle's tool kit. As a consequence, it could break off during towing and the vehicle being towed would lose forward propulsion and, on becoming detached, the towing rope may hit people or objects.
Risk
Serious risk · Injuries · Germany
What owners should do
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown