Passenger car - Polo

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0477/07
BrandVolkswagen
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginSpain
Model NumberPOLO, PR series.
Published1 June 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of fire because in model saloon cars with heated seats, sports seats and “comfort” seats there is a possibility of a short circuit occurring in the heating mats of the seats because the tips of the wires are not sewn in correctly. The covers of the front seat backs can sustain burn damage.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Chassis numbers between: WVW ZZZ 9NZ 64 000 001-261502 and WVW ZZZ 9NZ 64000 001-163395 .Vehicles, model saloon car built between May 2005 and February 2007 .

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