Published on 27. 02. 2021
Problem description:
Due to a manufacturing error, the brake-pedal plate may not have been adequately welded and could become completely detached when the brake pedal is suddenly applied.
As a result, the application of the brakes will be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Volkswagen Golf models with automatic gearbox affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 June and 31 August 2020.
VW recall code: 46i6
Affected models: Tiguan, Golf 8, Golf 7, e-Golf 7, Touran, Golf Sportsvan, T-Roc
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 38 119
Source: Rapex Alert 8/2021 A12/00262/21
More details: The brake pedal can break with more than 60,000 VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat models
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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