VW BEETLE ( 01/10/2011 – 01/08/2013) DEFECT: On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of the vehicle or when reversing too quickly over a relatively high obstacle (such as very high kerbs). If this deformation or pre-damage is not recognised a trailing arm of the rear axle can suddenly break later because of the related weakening of the rear axle.
Remedy
On vehicles which have been involved in a rear impact or reversed at speed over a high obstacle. The trailing arm of the torsion beam rear axle is checked for accident damage and replaced if necessary. In other instances a brace plate will be fitted to the trailing arms.
| Recall Launch Date | 08/06/2015 |
| Recall No. | R/2015/002 |
| Models Affected | Beetle & Jetta |
| Manufacturer Ref | 42G8 |
| VIN Start | WVWZZZ16ZCM616946 |
| VIN end | WVWZZZ16ZCM660602 |
| Build Start | 01/10/2011 |
| Build end | 01/08/2013 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 5286 |
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