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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Engine may start up without warning. Engine may start up without warning Published 2016-01-27.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
Units affected
6,297
Recall number
R-2015-252
Official notice
2016-01-27
The hazard
The hazard
Engine may start up without warning
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
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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