Passenger cars – Volkswagen Transporter
Passenger cars – Volkswagen Transporter was recalled on 23 March 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0273/07. Injuries risk reported by Ireland. This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the backrest of the second seat row may not completely slot in because of a too short Bowden cable.
| Alert Number | 0273/07 |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 23 March 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the backrest of the second seat row may not completely slot in because of a too short Bowden cable. In an accident the occupants of the second row would be at a higher risk of injuries than those in the first row as it is the attachment of their seatbelt attached to the backrest that is affected.
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
Product Description
The affected chassis numbers are. WV2ZZZ 7H Z 4 H 000 154 WV2ZZZ 7H Z 5 H 000 025 WV .ZZZ 7H Z 6 H 000 027 WV2ZZZ 7H Z 4 X 026 035 WV2ZZZ 7H Z 5 X 000 029 WV2ZZZ 7H Z 6 X 000 200 WV2ZZZ 7H Z 7 X 000 002 to WV2ZZZ7H Z 4 H 111 920 WV2ZZZ7H Z 5 H 108 546 WV ZZZ 7H Z 6 H 141 328 WV2ZZZ7H Z 4 X 042 607 WV2ZZZ7H Z 5 X 031 776 WV2ZZZ7H Z 6 X 037 493 WV2ZZZ7H Z 7 X 000 002. The affected Volkswagen Transporters were produced between March 2005 and August 2006.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger cars – Volkswagen Transporter.
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.