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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Bonded windows and or fastening rails may detach. Bonded windows and/or fastening rails may detach Published 2016-03-11.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove the windscreen and prepare and repaint the receiving surfaces then re-bond the windscreen. If there are also windows in the load area these will be treated the same.
Units affected
10
Recall number
R-2016-040
Official notice
2016-03-11
The hazard
The hazard
Bonded windows and/or fastening rails may detach
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand
Manufacturer
Phone
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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