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Volkswagen Polo

Safety Gate alert SR/03282/25 · Passenger car · published 19 Sept 2025

InjuriesRisk
Serious riskRisk level
GermanyNotified by
South AfricaCountry of origin

The risk

The rear axle was not screwed to the body with the required torque, which may result in it coming loose or in loss of control and skewing of the rear wheels. This may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

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Portugal24
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