Passenger car – VW Caddy

What is the danger

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.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary correctives actions taken by the manufacturer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Vehicles manufactured from 24 July 2006 to 31 August 2006.

Brand

VW - Volkswagen AG

Model / type

Vehicle type 2K, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0252. Vehicle identification numbers: WV1***2K*7X024877 to 029277 and WV2***2K*7X000061 to 031164.