Volkswagen · Passenger car/ camper van T5

There is a possibility that the engine fan-control device is not completely sealed. Penetrating damp and corrosion can mean that, even without being ignited, the engine fan will run until the battery is completely flat. In the worst-case scenario, this can lead to a vehicle fire.

Published: 03 February 2012
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Open the original alert before further use and follow the measures stated there.

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0175/12
Model: Type 7HC, Multivan Caravelle, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0220* Type: 7HMA, Camper/California, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0289* Type: 7J0, Transporter, ABE No L225The veh.....

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car/ camper van