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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted. Tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted Published 2019-06-03.
What to do now
The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
Units affected
454
Recall number
R-2019-174
Official notice
2019-06-03
The hazard
The hazard
Tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted
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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