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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver. The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver Published 2020-03-19.
What to do now
On the affected vehicles the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured.
Units affected
5
Recall number
R-2020-089
Official notice
2020-03-19
The hazard
The hazard
The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver
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
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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