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🧸 Product FR May 27, 2021

vw — polo voiture de tourisme

en raison de clapets antiretour mal fermés dans les conduites de vide, l’huile peut être aspirée dans l’amplificateur de frein, endommageant sa membrane interne. cela peut entraîner une défaillance de l’assistance à la puissance de freinage, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

Due to improperly closed check valves in the vacuum lines, oil may be drawn into the brake booster, damaging its internal diaphragm. This can cause brake assist failure, increasing the risk of an accident.
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78 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 5, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Volkswagen Polo cars. A small part in the brake system may not work right.

What's happening? Oil can get into the brake booster. This may make the brakes harder to press.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Volkswagen Polo made in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a garage or dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if the brake booster needs fixing.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison de clapets antiretour mal fermés dans les conduites de vide, l’huile peut être aspirée dans l’amplificateur de frein, endommageant sa membrane interne. cela peut entraîner une défaillance de l’assistance à la puissance de freinage, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
May 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48993/rapex

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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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
vw — polo voiture de tourisme. Due to improperly closed check valves in the vacuum lines, oil may be drawn into the brake booster, damaging its internal diaphragm. This can cause brake assist failure, increasing the risk of an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 27, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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