Passenger car

What is the danger

The fixing nut on the right and left front axle ball joint may not have been tightened with the correct torque.

Requirements breached

The fixing nut may consequently become detached from the ball joint, resulting in loss of forward propulsion and loss of driving stability.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description

Passenger car

Brand

VW

Model / type

Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0450*##; type: 5N Code: 40N4

Batch

The vehicles affected were produced between 01/08/2017 and 25/01/2018.