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🧸 Product DE ES FI FR RO SE SI SK February 21, 2020

VW — AMAROK, CADDY, CRAFTER, T5, T6

Vehicles under VW recall code: 01E4.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2394 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Volkswagen has found that some of their work vans were not changed properly before being sold to the public. These vans may have safety parts that do not work right for normal road driving.

What's happening? Volkswagen is fixing these vans to make sure all safety systems work correctly for street use.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these vans in Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, or Slovakia, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your van to a Volkswagen dealer to have it checked and fixed. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
VW
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 21, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000562

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
VW — AMAROK, CADDY, CRAFTER, T5, T6. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of thes...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 21, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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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