VW PASSAT ( 17/02/2015 – 05/02/2016) DEFECT: On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.
| Recall Launch Date | 30/03/2016 |
| Recall No. | R/2016/059 |
| Models Affected | Passat Estate with Panoramic Sunroof |
| Manufacturer Ref | 97BT |
| VIN Start | WVWZZZ3CZFE404633 |
| VIN end | WVWZZZ3CZGP027207 |
| Build Start | 17/02/2015 |
| Build end | 05/02/2016 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 606 |
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