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VW Commercial Vehicles - T6
Official notice
5 Jul 2019
Last checked
5 Jul 2019
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns VW Commercial Vehicles - T6. If the vehicle is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, water may enter the interior, damage the control device for the tailgate and cause an incomplete short circuit with localised damage from scorching. When air enters through open windows, doors, or the sliding roof, the damage from scorching can develop into a fire. Published 2019-07-05.
What to do now
The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/0979/19
Official notice
2019-07-05
The hazard
The hazard
If the vehicle is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, water may enter the interior, damage the control device for the tailgate and cause an incomplete short circuit with localised damage from scorching. When air enters through open windows, doors, or the sliding roof, the damage from scorching can develop into a fire.
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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: VW Commercial Vehicles.
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