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2010–2012 Volkswagen Golf
- Affected
- 841
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 27F9
- Supplier
- Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
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The defect
If a bent or broken spring obstructs the clearance of the spindle in the starter motor relay, it can lead to a blockage over time and result in a permanent current supply to the starter motor relay. This can lead to the overheating of the component.
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The hazard
If the permanent current supply of the starter motor is not noticed, overheating of the component may occur, resulting in local scorching damage and a possible vehicle fire.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact the Volkswagen Customer Experience contact centre on 1800 607 822 to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 841 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.volkswagen.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.