recall information
Recall number
REC-005873
Campaign number
47U4
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Passat, Golf and Arteon
Year range
2019 - 2023
Affected units
5,997
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in braking performance and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volkswagen Group Australia
Contact phone
1800 504 076
Contact email
recalls@myvw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
