Passenger car - Transporter
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1100/10 |
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Transporter T5 GP; Type: 7E |
| Published | 23 July 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the bonnet lock may not have been fastened with the specified tightening torque. If the bonnet lock is not correctly tightened, the bolts may become loose. As a result, the bonnet may suddenly open when driving.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Model year: 2010 (produced from 02.11.2009 to 10.11.2009). VINs are available in the <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w29/2010-w29_14-vins.pdf" target="_blank">attached document</a>.