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🧸 Product FR February 1, 2024

vw – volkswagen — arteon, golf, golf variant, passat voiture de tourisme

la protection thermique entre l’amplificateur de force de frein et le dispositif de contrôle des émissions devant le support d’attelage avec le réservoir de liquide de frein peut ne pas avoir été correctement installée. le support d’accouplement pourrait fondre, entraînant une fu...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
vw – volkswagen — arteon, golf, golf variant, passat voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A thermal shield between the brake booster and the emissions control device in front of the towing bracket with the brake fluid reservoir may not have been properly installed. The coupling bracket could melt, causing a brake fluid leak that might ignite if it contacts hot components.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? Volkswagen cars may have a fire risk because a part near the brake fluid tank was not put in correctly.

What's happening? The wrong part could melt, leak brake fluid, and start a fire if it touches hot parts.

Does this affect me? If you own a Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Golf Variant, or Passat made for France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volkswagen dealer to check and fix the part. Ask your 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 – volkswagen
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · la protection thermique entre l’amplificateur de force de frein et le dispositif de contrôle des émissions devant le support d’attelage avec le réservoir de liquide de frein peut ne pas avoir été correctement installée. le support d’accouplement pourrait fondre, entraînant une fuite de liquide de frein, qui pourrait s’enflammer s’il entre en contact avec des composants chauds.

First published
February 1, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48059/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 – volkswagen — arteon, golf, golf variant, passat voiture de tourisme. A thermal shield between the brake booster and the emissions control device in front of the towing bracket with the brake fluid reservoir may not have been properly installed. The coupling bracket could melt, causing a brake fluid leak that might ignite if it contacts hot compone...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2024 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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