recall information
Recall number
REC-001389
PRA number
2002/5405
Campaign number
47H2
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Polo
Year range
2008 - 2000
Affected units
3,577
Identifying features
WVW ZZZ 6N Z WW 000001 TO WVW ZZZ 6N Z WW 159381; WVW ZZZ 6N Z WX 000143 TO WVW ZZZ 6N Z WX 152194; WVW ZZZ 6N Z WY 000001 TO WVW ZZZ 6N Z WY 278668; WVW ZZZ 6N Z XW 000006 TO WVW ZZZ 6N Z XW 072003; WVW ZZZ 6N Z XX 000035 TO WVW ZZZ 6N Z XX 429347; WVW Z
What are the defects?
Vacuum pipes were fitted which may leak due to a production fault. This can affect the vaccuum supply to the brake servo and can lead to a loss of braking assistance.
What are the hazards?
00-Jan-00
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles are being contacted by mail and are requested to contact an Authorised Volkswagen Service Centre to have the Brake servo vacuum pipes inspected and replaced if necessary, at no charge. For further enquiries, please contact Volvo.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
