Volkswagen Caddy recalls

On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance.

Fix: The affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose must be checked and modified.

• CADDY: 112 vehicles · built 6 Aug 2024 to 9 Aug 2024
• CADDY: 5 vehicles · built 6 Aug 2024 to 9 Aug 2024

Seat belt webbing was damaged during production

Fix: Affected seat belts to be replaced

2 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2023 to 3 Apr 2023

On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.�

Fix: On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer �Maxxis� belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.�

194 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 18 Feb 2023

On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.

335 vehicles · built 19 Apr 2021 to 12 Jul 2022

On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.

Fix: On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

61 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2018 to 31 Mar 2018

Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.

32 vehicles · built 1 May 2005 to 30 Sep 2011

The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.

6,297 vehicles · built 1 May 2012 to 1 Feb 2013

The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.

Fix: Replace driver's air bag unit.

7 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2013 to 15 Jun 2013

On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.

Fix: On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted . On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.

9,139 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2003 to 31 Jan 2013

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

3,514 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

4,102 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.

6,774 vehicles

The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.

Fix: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.

603 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2002 to 31 Jan 2003

The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.

909 vehicles