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Offline Carlosfandango

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RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« on: 25 January 2024, 20:55 »
In case any of you are unaware, there is a live safety recall effecting  ARTEON , GOLF , PASSAT - 2019-2024MY

Recalled:
9 Jan 2024

Statement:
There is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. A coupling connector at the brake servo could be improperly protected, and could melt, brake fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust causing the possibility of a vehicle fire.

Instructions:
Contact your local authorised Volkswagen dealership to book your vehicle in.

Check your car here-
https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall


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Offline BillSan

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #1 on: 26 January 2024, 10:33 »
Thanks Carlos.  My 2021 Clubby will have to go in for this. 

Hopefully they can check/sort while I wait.
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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #2 on: 26 January 2024, 12:51 »
I’ve literally just had a letter in the post this morning from VW regarding this very recall and to contact my nearest VW repairer to get the car booked in.

Who’d have thought VW would be this organised 🤔

Offline Tony Jazz

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #3 on: 26 January 2024, 12:52 »
Many thanks for the heads-up. After checking the GOV.UK website, it does list my GTI as recall outstanding.
Just by chance, its booked in on the 1st Feb due to the SOS call light deciding to prove its there by never go off for the last week!
The dealer never mentioned this and once again its down to owners/Forum members to bring it to their attention.
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Offline DrG_GTi

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #4 on: 26 January 2024, 13:26 »
Ah yes i wondered what they were banging on about when mine went in for its service, mine was done/looked at no issues - pretty pain free
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Offline davo245

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #5 on: 26 January 2024, 14:34 »
Ah yes i wondered what they were banging on about when mine went in for its service, mine was done/looked at no issues - pretty pain free


Just had my letter today also.
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #6 on: 26 January 2024, 16:33 »
I hear the remedial action is to remove and retain the newly issued replacement engine covers.  :grin:
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Offline davo245

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #7 on: 28 January 2024, 22:42 »
I hear the remedial action is to remove and retain the newly issued replacement engine covers.  :grin:


You say that but!!! :rolleyes:
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Offline fin45cs

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #8 on: 29 January 2024, 20:01 »
I hear the remedial action is to remove and retain the newly issued replacement engine covers.  :grin:

My clubby was booked into dealer for the replacement engine cover this Weds, got a phone call today from them to inform me that the engine cover has gone back order!!  :grin: :grin:
On the plus side,still have the appointment so going to check the mat. Every cloud!  :rolleyes:




Offline WelshGolf

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Re: RECALL 47U4 - Heat protection mat
« Reply #9 on: 31 January 2024, 12:39 »
Got my letter, booked it in, next available appointment in end of March. LOL. Wonder what my insurance would say if it burns down between now and the appointment.  :laugh: 
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