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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Lights may fail without warning. Lights may fail without warning Published 2017-01-23.
What to do now
Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the on-board supply control unit.
Units affected
12,440
Recall number
R-2017-040
Official notice
2017-01-23
The hazard
The hazard
Lights may fail 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
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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