VW – Volkswagen · Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat

The thermal protection between the brake force booster and the emissions control device in front of the coupling support with the brake fluid reservoir may not have been correctly fitted. The coupling support could melt, leading to a leak of brake fluid, which could ignite if it comes into contact with hot components. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 01 February 2024
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00188/24
Model: CD, CDV, 3H, 3CC, e1*2007/46*2014*, e1*2007/46*2180*, e1*2007/46*1725*, e1*2001/116*0468*

Classification

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

Product description

Right-hand drive passenger car with direct shift gearbox and electronic brake force booster.