VW PASSAT ( 01/04/2005 – 30/06/2005) DEFECT: The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non- optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to total failure of the two mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel checked and if necessary the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe will be replaced.
| Recall Launch Date | 07/08/2006 |
| Recall No. | R/2006/115 |
| Models Affected | PASSAT 2.0 TDI (WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX) |
| Manufacturer Ref | 13D2 |
| VIN Start | WVW***3C*6E000057 |
| VIN end | WVW***3C*6E048020 |
| Build Start | 01/04/2005 |
| Build end | 30/06/2005 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 1406 |
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