VW — Amarok
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The winch rope that is used to attach the spare wheel under the vehicle and the additional strap fitted as a secondary safety device may break. This may cause the spare wheel to fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about a safety issue with some Volkswagen Amarok pickup trucks. A part that holds the spare tire under the truck may break.
What's happening? The winch rope or extra strap that keeps the spare tire in place might snap. This could let the tire fall onto the road while driving.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive an Amarok in Germany, Finland, France, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, or Sweden, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your truck to a Volkswagen dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help before driving.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The winch rope that is used to attach the spare wheel under the vehicle and the additional strap fitted as a secondary safety device may break. This may cause the spare wheel to fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. · Origin: Germany
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