EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car / van VW “Caddy” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0027/16
Summary
null There may be a defect in the earth connection of the electrical system control unit in the sill area. In the worst-case scenario, the engine could start by itself when the remote-control unit is operated, which would make the vehicle move forward if the engine is in gear.
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Product
Passenger car / van — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Caddy · Types: 2K, 2KN. EC type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0252*, e1*2007/46*0217*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between 25.5.2012 and 31.1.2013 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null There may be a defect in the earth connection of the electrical system control unit in the sill area. In the worst-case scenario, the engine could start by itself when the remote-control unit is operated, which would make the vehicle move forward if the engine is in gear.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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