VW — Phaeton
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Summer tyres may have been mounted with the wrong rubber mixture in the running surface.The use of the wrong rubber mixture results in a clear reduction in the tyres' adhesion to the road in wet weather.
- Origin
- Germany
What is this? This is about some Volkswagen Phaeton cars. The summer tyres on these cars may have the wrong rubber mix in the part that touches the road.
What's happening? Because of this wrong mix, the tyres may not grip the road well when it is wet. This could cause accidents.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Phaeton in Germany or Bulgaria, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your car to a garage or dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Volkswagen for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Summer tyres may have been mounted with the wrong rubber mixture in the running surface.The use of the wrong rubber mixture results in a clear reduction in the tyres' adhesion to the road in wet weather. · Origin: Germany
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