Passenger car - Fox

What is the danger

This product poses a risk of injury because inadequate surface coating, corrosion and salt can result in increased friction in the bonnet latch. If the bonnet is opened and closed frequently, the latch may become bent. 24 accidents (opening of bonnet) have been reported worldwide. No one has been injured.

Measures taken

1. Corrective actions taken by the manufacturer Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
2. Corrective actions taken by the manufacturer Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Brand

Volkswagen

Model / type

Vehicle type: 5Z; EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0301*00-02. The vehicles concerned are of the model years 2005 to 2007 and have vehicle identification numbers in the following ranges: WVW***5Z*54004631 - WVW***5Z*54073923, WVW***5Z*60000001 - WVW***5Z*60043340, WVW***5Z*64000001 - WVW***5Z*64214091, WVW***5Z*70000001 - WVW***5Z*70007367, WVW***5Z*74000001 - WVW***5Z*74043936.