Ireland
Published 13 Apr 2007
Ref 0316/07
Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat; chassis range: WVW_3C_6E 000057 to WVW_3C_6E 048020 and WVW_3C_6P 000013 to WVW_3C_6P 022951; saloon motor vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen AG; Model Passat 2.0 TDI — Injuries
- Country
- Ireland
- Published
- 13 Apr 2007
- Reference
- 0316/07
Affected vehicles
Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat; chassis range: WVW_3C_6E 000057 to WVW_3C_6E 048020 and WVW_3C_6P 000013 to WVW_3C_6P 022951; saloon motor vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen AG; Model Passat 2.0 TDI
Hazard
Injuries — This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the two mass flywheel of a certain supplier can get damaged during extreme clutch engagements (jumping-back clutch pedal) because of a not optimally designed through-flow opening in the breather of the clutch pressure pipe. This could cause drivability issues and could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly in extreme circumstances causing an accident.
Remedy
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown