Medium DVSA Vehicles
Volkswagen recalls GOLF — On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and dsg (direct shift gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. in individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
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⚠ What You Should Do
A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and in a damage case the damaged components will be replaced.� �
Recall Details
Defect: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Remedy: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and in a damage case the damaged components will be replaced.� �
Vehicles affected: 26721
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2024/014
Make: VW | Model: GOLF
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2024/014.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.