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Passenger car (Volkswagen ID.4) - Repair
Official notice
29 Jun 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Volkswagen ID.4) - Repair. Defect in the entry/exit doors (exterior door handles). ■ Defective area (part name): Entry/exit doors (exterior door handles). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the entry/exit doors, improper manufacturing control of the exterior door handles has resulted in incorrectly installed membrane filters in some units. Consequently, moisture may penetrate the electronic circuits, and if a strong lateral force acts on the vehicle at a speed below 15km/h, a door may open unintentionally. Published 2023-06-29.
What to do now
(Recall notification number)外-3639 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the installation of the membrane filters in all exterior door handles. If a filter is incorrectly installed, replace the corresponding exterior door handle. Also reprogram the door control unit with the corrective software.
Units affected
506
Recall number
外-3639
Official notice
2023-06-29
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the entry/exit doors (exterior door handles). ■ Defective area (part name): Entry/exit doors (exterior door handles). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the entry/exit doors, improper manufacturing control of the exterior door handles has resulted in incorrectly installed membrane filters in some units. Consequently, moisture may penetrate the electronic circuits, and if a strong lateral force acts on the vehicle at a speed below 15km/h, a door may open unintentionally.
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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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