Passenger car - Golf

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0238/07
BrandVolkswagen
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberVolkswagen Golf, Golf+ 2.0 TDI with 6 speed manual gearbox. Chassis numbers:AAV ___ 1K _ 4 U 000032 - 006313 AAV ___ 1K _ 5 U 000039 - 026754 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 B 000157 - 091435 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 P 001113 - 075630 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 U 000013 - 005848 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 W 000218 - 155736 WVW ___ 1K _ 4 9 000001 - 000163 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 B 000008 - 162040 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 P 000019 - 108166 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 U 000048 - 027400 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 W 000068 - 572528 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 Z 000012 - 000362 WVW ___ 1K _ 5 9 000001 - 000602 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 B 000032 - 003111 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 P 000062 - 000937 WVW ___ 1K _ 6 W 000073 - 001820
Published9 March 2007

Risk Description

The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can happen if the clutch is engaged very abruptly, for instance if the pedal is allowed to spring back by itself. After causing unusual mechanical noises, the dual-mass flywheel will eventually fail completely. In unfavourable conditions this can lead to a fire in the vehicle.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

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