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🧸 Product DE BG DK GR HR HU IE THE NETHERLANDS NO PT SE SI SK GB March 13, 2015

Volkswagen — Crafter

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The inertia ring of the damper weight on the propshaft may loosen from its support. Once loosened, the inertia ring may collide with the cross-member on the underbody, tilt and hit the propshaft. The propshaft may then s
Origin
Germany
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is about certain Volkswagen Crafter vans. A small metal ring inside the driveshaft may come loose.

What's happening? If the ring comes off, it could hit parts under the van. This could damage the driveshaft or nearby parts.

Does this affect me? Owners of affected Crafter vans in listed countries should check if their vehicle is included.

What should I do? Take the van to a Volkswagen dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The inertia ring of the damper weight on the propshaft may loosen from its support. Once loosened, the inertia ring may collide with the cross-member on the underbody, tilt and hit the propshaft. The propshaft may then s · Origin: Germany

First published
March 13, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/153658

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What is this product recall alert about?
Volkswagen — Crafter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The inertia ring of the damper weight on the propshaft may loosen from its support. Once loosened, the inertia ring may collide with the cross-member on the underbody, tilt and hit the propshaft. The p...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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