VW — Arteon, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, T-Roc
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Burns, Fire
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Volkswagen cars have engine covers that may come loose. If this happens, the cover could touch a hot part of the engine and cause burns or a fire.
What's happening? Volkswagen has found that the engine covers on certain models might not stay in place. This could lead to a safety risk.
Does this affect me? This affects owners of certain VW models in several European countries. Check if your car is one of them.
What should I do? Stop driving if you notice the engine cover is loose. Ask a mechanic or your VW dealer to check it right away.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. · Origin: Germany
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