Brake fluid leakage and fire risk with some right-hand drive Volkswagens

Volkswagen is recalling 47,487 right-hand drive Arteon, Golf, and Passat vehicles manufactured between 2019 and 2023 to authorised workshops worldwide. Incorrectly installed heat protection mat between the clutch connector of the brake fluid reservoir and the exhaust gas cleaning system can lead to the clutch connector melting and brake fluid leaking, which can lead to a fire.

At the authorised workshop the correct installation of the heat protection mat is checked and the correct heat shielding is restored if necessary.

Volkswagen AG is aware of 54 reports, all cases without accidents or personal injury.

The KBA monitors the recall under the reference number “013456“. The internal manufacturer code is “47U4“.

Recall details

Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Arteon, Golf, Passat
Year of manufacture:	2019 – 2023
Production:	2019 – 2023
Extent:	47,487
Code:	47U4
KBA publication date:	12.01.2024

Source: KBA 013456 (Search Rückrufcode: 47U4)

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