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Passenger van — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2024-11-01

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen passenger van has undetected gas installation leaks, posing explosion/fire risk

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-01
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	Crafter "Grand California"
Defect	Possible leaks in the gas installation are not correctly detected in the manufacturing process. Gas leaks can cause an explosion, a fire or injuries to bystanders.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/03009/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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