EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle VW “Caddy Maxi” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02575/24
Summary
Due to the incorrect screwing of the rear left brake line, a leak can occur where the brake hose is attached, leading to a slow loss of brake fluid. Braking performance can be affected, increasing 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…
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Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Caddy Maxi · SKN, e13*2018/858*00003*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 13.05.2024 - 19.06.2024
What is the risk?
- Due to the incorrect screwing of the rear left brake line, a leak can occur where the brake hose is attached, leading to a slow loss of brake fluid. Braking performance can be affected, increasing 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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