EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Scirocco, Eos, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, Volkswagen — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0042/12
Summary
null It is possible that leaks may occur in the high-pressure lines due to faulty pipe material. In the worst case, escaping diesel may cause the vehicle to catch fire.
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Product
Passenger car Scirocco, Eos, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, — Volkswagen
- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Category
- Motor vehicles
What is the risk?
- null It is possible that leaks may occur in the high-pressure lines due to faulty pipe material. In the worst case, escaping diesel may cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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