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VW — Arteon

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect.
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 3140 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.
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72 days in total
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What is this? A car called the Arteon may have a rear spoiler that is not stuck on properly.

What's happening? The top and bottom parts of the spoiler might not be glued together the right way.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an Arteon in Germany, Denmark, Croatia, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, or Slovakia, this could be a problem.

What should I do? Take your car to a repair shop or dealer to have the spoiler checked. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. · Origin: Germany

First published
December 22, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/292230

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What is this product recall alert about?
VW — Arteon. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 22, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Croatia, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Sweden, 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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