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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Vman on 26 August 2009, 17:34

Title: Recall already!!!
Post by: Vman on 26 August 2009, 17:34

Found this, it might just be US models, not sure.
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2009/08/recall-alert-16000-volkswagen-audi-vehicles.html

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: R32UK on 26 August 2009, 19:08

Heard about this on another forum also. I doubt it will be long before they do the same over here....



On a positive note... it only effects DSG :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: shrocco on 26 August 2009, 19:28

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The recall is due to insufficiently crimped connector wires in the wiring harness of a temperature sensor, which is in the direct-shift gearbox. This could cause the temperature sensor to incorrectly detect a high oil temperature in the gearbox, which could cause the gear to suddenly shift to neutral. It will also illuminate the depress-brake-pedal light, which warns the driver to apply the brakes. This could lead to a dangerous situation on the road, even possibly a crash.

this is exactly what happens when driver input is taken away from new cars. at least it's not like the new volvos with AUTOMATIC braking - accidents waiting to happen.

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: rjwojcik on 26 August 2009, 19:44

Quote from: R32UK on 26 August 2009, 19:08

On a positive note... it only effects DSG :lipsrsealed:

Thanks for that  :huh:
Why can't it just go into some sort of limp, get you home mode?

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 August 2009, 21:34

Quote from: R32UK on 26 August 2009, 19:08

On a positive note... it only effects DSG :lipsrsealed:

 :grin:

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 August 2009, 21:50

So glad I plumped for the manual gearbox!!  :grin: :grin: those with the dsg will be hoping it's not uk cars or they'll be pretty  :sick: :grin:

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: keelaw on 26 August 2009, 23:25

ragh!  insufficient crimping leading to a potentially dangerous crash!

glad I have a manual as well!

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: carl1 on 27 August 2009, 07:30

were is jules  :grin:

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: R32UK on 27 August 2009, 08:25

only the mk6.

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: Rolfe on 30 August 2009, 18:36

So, would I be right in assuming that those of us whose cars had not left the factory when the recall was announced, should have nothing to worry about with this one?

Rolfe.

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 30 August 2009, 22:50

Quote from: Rolfe on 30 August 2009, 18:36

So, would I be right in assuming that those of us whose cars had not left the factory when the recall was announced, should have nothing to worry about with this one?

Rolfe.

You should have nothing to worry about.  When the dealer PDIs a brand new car, they should automatically check for any outstanding recalls, service bulletins, or any other kind of advisory.  You wouldn't even notice.  :wink:

Title: Re: Recall already!!!
Post by: howlingmoon on 13 September 2009, 09:38

hi hi hi yup, am happy with the manual... I will seriously contemplate a DSG system maybe in 5 years... when all the gremlims are ironed out for good...

HM