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A12/0256/17

Passsenger car

VW · Golf, Golf Variant, Scirocco, Passat, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Touareg

Country of origin
Germany
Notifying country
Germany
Counterfeit
No
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Requirements breached

It is possible that the wheel bolts were not tightened with the correct torque which could result in the loss of the wheel. Also, the running direction of the tyres may not have been taken into account when the winter tyres were fitted which could have a negative effect on driving stability.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description
Passsenger car
Brand
VW
Model / type
Type approval number: e1*2007/46*0623*## ; Type: AU Type approval number: e1*2007/46*0627*## ; Type: AU Type approval number: e1*2001/116*0471*## ; Type: 13 Type approval number: e1*2001/116*0.....
Batch
Vehicles manufactured between 08.09.2016 and 22.12.2016 are affected.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/0256/17 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2017-009
Published
24 February 2017
Modified
29 September 2021

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/249543

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