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Passenger cars – Steering control unit

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Passenger cars – Steering control unit was recalled on 5 December 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1389/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because the steering may malfunction during parking due to a fault in a condenser in the steering control unit.

Alert Number1389/08
BrandVolkswagen
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberPassenger cars, models Passat (type 3C) and Passat CC (type 3CC) (Recall Campaign 48J1).
Published5 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the steering may malfunction during parking due to a fault in a condenser in the steering control unit.A fault in condensers in the steering control unit can affect steering movements.

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

The recall concerns vehicles produced between 15 August 2008 and 23 September 2008 with the following chassis number ranges: WVW ___3C _ 9 E 023951 to 057828 WVW ___ 3C _ 9 E 515773 to 523742 XW8 ___ 3C _ 9 G 004211 to 004323 WVW ___ 3C _ 9 P 026694 to 031381.

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger cars – Steering control unit.

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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