Recall number R/2013/057


There are 6395 VW vehicles affected by the recall R/2013/057.

This recall was issued on May 3rd, 2013 and all the details of this VW recall (R/2013/057 - SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2013/057

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2013-05-03

Reason for concern

SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED

Reason for recall

Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VW service.

VW Reference ID

69J5

Number of affected VW cars

6395

VW vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
UP!WVWZZZAAZDD084990 to WVWZZZAAZDD1154172013-01-14

to

2013-03-19


Others recall actions for VW

Currently there are 52 models of vehicles manufactured by VW that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from VW.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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