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Passenger cars (Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2/66kW and others) - Repair
Official notice
29 Jun 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2/66kW and others) - Repair. Defect in the automatic transmission hydraulic control system (mechatronics). ■ Defective part (part name): Automatic transmission hydraulic control system (mechatronics). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the mechatronics of the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission, some upper housings have insufficient durability due to improper thread machining. Consequently, accumulated fatigue from continual hydraulic pressure changes in the accumulator may cause cracks in the upper housing and a drop in hydraulic pressure. In the worst case, driving force may not be transmitted, leaving the vehicle unable to be driven. Published 2022-06-29.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3435 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, check the manufacturing identification mark on the upper housing inside the mechatronics and, if affected, replace the upper housing with an improved part.
Recall number
外-3435
Official notice
2022-06-29
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the automatic transmission hydraulic control system (mechatronics). ■ Defective part (part name): Automatic transmission hydraulic control system (mechatronics). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the mechatronics of the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission, some upper housings have insufficient durability due to improper thread machining. Consequently, accumulated fatigue from continual hydraulic pressure changes in the accumulator may cause cracks in the upper housing and a drop in hydraulic pressure. In the worst case, driving force may not be transmitted, leaving the vehicle unable to be driven.
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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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