Passenger car

Requirements breached

The earth connection of the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted as a result of thermomechanical overload. This would lead to the failure of the ABS/ESP system and the risk of an accident.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description

Passenger car

Brand

VW

Model / type

Type: 13, Scirocco, type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0471*Type: 1F, Eos, type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0349*Type: 1K, Golf, EC type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0242*Type: 1KM, Jetta, Golf Variant, type approval number: e1*2001/116*0328*Type: 1KP, Golf Plus, EC type approval number: e1*2001/116*0304*Type: 2K, Caddy, EC type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0252*Type: 2KN, Caddy, EC type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0217*

Batch

The vehicles affected were produced between 20/05/2008 and 28/08/2010.