EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Volkswagen “Polo” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03282/25
Summary
The rear axle was not screwed to the body with the required torque, which may result in it coming loose or in loss of control and skewing of the rear wheels. This may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such…
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Product
Passenger car — Volkswagen
- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Name / model
- Polo · e1*2007/46*1783* (AW)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 10.04.2025 - 11.04.2025
What is the risk?
- The rear axle was not screwed to the body with the required torque, which may result in it coming loose or in loss of control and skewing of the rear wheels. This may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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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