Volkswagen fault warning: risk of accident

The National Directorate of Consumer Protection has issued a statement in which it has alerted Volkswagen model car owners to failures in its manufacturing process that may "affect the health and safety of consumers".

According to the Ministry of Production, the Volkswagen models observed to present technical problems increasing "risk of accident" are Golf, Tigual and Vento. In total, approximately 3,775 units should be examined.

According to the statement, on Volkswagen Golf vehicles (3VW chbadis ** 6AU * FM071868 to 3VW ** 6AU * KM000440), Tiguan (3VV chbadis ** 65N * JM181254 to 3VV ** 65N * KM004903) and Vento (chbadis of 3WV ** 6BU * JM502374 @ 3VW ** 6BU * KM103976) The possibility of rear suspension coil springs with improper manufacturing material has been detected.

"As a result, a rupture of these springs can occur, which could damage the tires and increase the risk of accident."they warned.

Owners of these units may contact a Brand Dealer or Customer Service Center (Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, 9am to 6pm) to coordinate the replacement of the two rear coil springs.

At the same time, it was reported that, in Nissan Tiida vehicles (chbadis of 3N1BC13E18K192937 at 3N1BC1CA8FK204026), it was possible that the PSAN propeller in the undepressed front air pockets degrades over time, after a prolonged exposure to ambient humidity and high fluctuating temperatures. This could result in an incorrect display of the vehicle in the event of a collision, which could result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

The owners of these units must obtain a free and preventive replacement of the pbadenger airbag at any dealership of the brand network or contact customer service (0810-222-6477, Monday to Friday). Friday from 9:00 to 18:00).

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