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Passenger Cars (Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/200kW and 8 other models) - Repair
Official notice
22 Dec 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Cars (Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/200kW and 8 other models) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (heat shield mat). Defective part (component name): Braking system (heat shield mat). Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate assembly instructions at the production plant, the heat shield mat is incorrectly installed on some brake fluid reservoir tanks. As a result, heat during high engine loads or similar conditions may melt and damage the end of the reservoir tank. In the worst case, brake fluid may leak and cause a fire if it contacts hot exhaust system components. Published 2023-12-22.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-3752. Corrective measures: ① On all vehicles, inspect the installation of the heat shield mat and correct it if improperly installed. If melting damage is found at the end of the reservoir tank, replace the master cylinder with brake fluid reservoir tank with a new unit. ② On all vehicles, install additional heat shield foil at the end of the reservoir tank.
Units affected
6,512
Recall number
外-3752
Official notice
2023-12-22
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (heat shield mat). Defective part (component name): Braking system (heat shield mat). Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate assembly instructions at the production plant, the heat shield mat is incorrectly installed on some brake fluid reservoir tanks. As a result, heat during high engine loads or similar conditions may melt and damage the end of the reservoir tank. In the worst case, brake fluid may leak and cause a fire if it contacts hot exhaust system components.
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Brand: Volkswagen. Contact: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-993-199.
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