Various models
Burns Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0332/18 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Golf, Golf Cabrio, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Golf Plus, Scirocco, Passat CC, Eos, Touran, Golf Variant, Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Cabrio, Tiguan |
| Published | 2 March 2018 |
Risk Description
A spring in the starter motor's magnetic switch was incorrectly installed. The starter motor may overheat, which could lead to a fire breaking out in the vehicle.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car