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Vw Caddy Recalls

There are currently 12 safety recalls out on the Vw Caddy. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    04/11/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/320
    Car Build Date:
    19/04/2021 - 12/07/2022
    Concern:
    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.
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    11/05/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/134
    VIN start:
    WV2ZZZ2KZJX116500
    VIN end:
    WV2ZZZ2KZJX117857
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2018 - 31/03/2018
    Concern:
    Head Restraint May Be Insecure
    Defect:
    On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    01/09/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/206
    VIN start:
    WV1ZZZ2KZ8X000220
    VIN end:
    WV1ZZZ2KZAX072737
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2005 - 30/09/2011
    Concern:
    Cng Tank May Burst
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    27/01/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/252
    VIN start:
    WV1ZZZ2KZCZ156731
    VIN end:
    WV1ZZZ2KZDX092456
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2012 - 01/02/2013
    Concern:
    Engine May Start Up Without Warning
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    27/01/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/252
    VIN start:
    WV2ZZZ2KZXD001143
    VIN end:
    WV2ZZZ2KZDX092346
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2012 - 01/02/2013
    Concern:
    Engine May Start Up Without Warning
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    12/08/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/164
    VIN start:
    WV1ZZZ2KZEX006396
    VIN end:
    WV1ZZZ2KZEX006508
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/2013 - 15/06/2013
    Concern:
    Airbag May Not Deploy
    Defect:
    The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
    Remedy:
    Replace driver's air bag unit.
  • Announcement date:
    17/04/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/029
    VIN start:
    WV1ZZZ2KZ5X005163
    VIN end:
    WV2ZZZ2KZDX084786
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2003 - 31/01/2013
    Concern:
    Tailgate Can Drop Down And Cause Injury
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/110
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009
    Concern:
    Clutch May Operate Inadvertently With Unexpected Loss Of Drive
    Defect:
    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
  • Announcement date:
    24/02/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/210
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2004 - 31/08/2004
    Concern:
    Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    11/02/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/201
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Tension Cracks May Occur On The Vacuum Pipe To The Servo
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    28/07/2003
    Recalls number:
    R/2003/111
    VIN start:
    WV1zzz9Kz3R516842
    VIN end:
    WV1zzz9Kz3R522359
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2002 - 31/01/2003
    Concern:
    Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe May Crack And Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    17/03/1998
    Recalls number:
    R/1997/091
    VIN start:
    To be advised
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Malfunction Of Air Bag
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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