REC-001381

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0 VOLKSWAGEN BETTLE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 26 October 2014

Defect

The trailing arm of the rear torsion crank axle can break as a result of damage caused from impact to the vehicle such as a rear-end collision, or impact with the edge of a curb.

Hazard

If the damaged trailing arm breaks, this, in some cases, may lead to immediate loss of vehicle control, posing an accident hazard to the driver and other road users.

Remedy

A letter is being sent to affected owners of the vehicles. For further information, customers can contact their local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact Volkswagen Customer care on 1800 607 822.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001381