| Recall Detail |
| Ref No |
10000294 |
| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen |
| Vehicle Class |
Private Car |
| Model/Type |
Scirocco 2.0 TSI / Golf GTI 2.0 AT 4D / Golf GTI Pirelli / Golf R32 AT 4DR / Caddy 1.9 TDI Delivery Van / Passat 3.2L / Passat CC 4 Motion / Passat Variant 3.2L |
| Dealer (phone no) |
Volkswagen Hong Kong Limited (Tel: 3698 9733) |
| Subject |
Control unit of direct shift gearbox |
| Progress |
Running |
| Affected Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
Click to open |
| Description of Defect, how it came to light, and possible consequences if ignored. |
On vehicles with 6 speed direct shift gearbox (DSG) of a certain production period a wrong interpretation of the clutch temperature by the gearbox control unit is possible, which indicates an overloading of the clutch. As a the result the clutch protection is activated (flashing gear display, juddering of vehicle, reduction of engine torque, opening of clutch). The vehicle can be used till it is checked/repaired. A faulty sensor normally leads to juddering and flashing of the gear display. There is no danger for the consumers. |
| Remedial Action |
The affected vehicle receive an updated gearbox software. |
| Build Dates |
September 2008 to August 2009 |
| Launch Date |
27 December 2009 |
| Tentative Date of Recall Completion |
31 March 2010 |