VW · Passat

It is possible that one or more of the pump pistons in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) control device may become stuck. A pump piston that becomes stuck leads to diminished pressure build-up/pressure reduction in the hydraulic system. The Electronic Stability Programme's regulating capability is thus restricted.

Published: 07 October 2016
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: A12/1238/16
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0307*; type: 3C

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car