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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Electronic stability control system may fail. Electronic stability control system may fail Published 2016-09-09.
What to do now
On affected vehicles check the esc unit and where necessary replace.
Units affected
5
Recall number
R-2016-212
Official notice
2016-09-09
The hazard
The hazard
Electronic stability control system may fail
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.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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