EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car VW “Arteon” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1850/17
Summary
The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. The upper part of the spoiler could consequently detach whilst the vehicle is in motion, endangering following traffic.
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Product
Passenger car — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Arteon · Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1725* Type: 3H
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: The vehicles affected were produced between 24/8/2017 and 31/8/2017.
What is the risk?
- The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. The upper part of the spoiler could consequently detach whilst the vehicle is in motion, endangering following traffic.
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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