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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Fuel may leak. Fuel may leak Published 2016-07-25.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head.
Units affected
8
Recall number
R-2016-174
Official notice
2016-07-25
The hazard
The hazard
Fuel may leak
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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Risk / hazard
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
Recall number
Campaign number
Units affected
Classification
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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