EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car VW “Arteon Golf Passat Tiguan” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0388/18
Summary
The brake discs on the front axle are too weak. As a consequence, when placed under extreme pressure, the brake disc can crack or even break, affecting braking performance.
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Product
Passenger car — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Arteon Golf Passat Tiguan · Type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0307*, e1*2007/46*1725*, e1*2001/116*0450*, e1*2007/46*0623*, e1*2007/46*0627* Types: 3C, 3H, 5N, AU, AUV
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger cars.
- Production dates: The vehicles affected were manufactured between 19 January 2018 and 14 February 2018.
What is the risk?
- The brake discs on the front axle are too weak. As a consequence, when placed under extreme pressure, the brake disc can crack or even break, affecting braking performance.
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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