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Volkswagen Group Australia - VOLKSWAGEN Golf, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Transporter 2009 - 2011

recall information

Recall number
REC-001369
PRA number
2012/13017
Campaign number
23K2
Original published date

make and model information

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Golf, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Transporter
Year range
2009 - 2011
Affected units
7,041

What are the defects?

Engine resonances under certain operating conditions could eventually lead to cracks in an injection pipe.

What are the hazards?

The defect may lead to leaking diesel fuel and in the worst case could lead to a vehicle fire.

What should consumers do?

A letter is being sent to affected owners of the vehicles.

For further information contact your local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact Volkswagen Assist on 1800 607 822.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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