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[RECALL] VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT, POLO... Model years 2012-2014

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JaseNZ:
The Hazard

 Mechatronics Unit.
Volkswagen AG has established that Volkswagen vehicles with 7 speed dual clutch gearbox, may over time, not continue to meet required production standards.
The mechatronics unit takes electronic signals and converts them into hydraulic power to operate your gearbox. In isolated cases a component may fail, leading to a loss of pressure in the hydraulic section of the mechatronics and in turn resulting in interruption of the power flow between the engine and the transmission.
For safety reasons, we need to undertake an inspection of this mechatronics component to ascertain if this may be affected, and consequently requires replacement. The work required will take approximately 4hrs and will be performed free of charge.

 

What to do

 Owners will be notified in writing and should make an appointment with their nearest dealership to arrange to have the work completed.

McDoof:
They should do the same on the 6 speed. So may failed units. Just plain dangerous on the road in the hands of someone just driving it like an auto.

brian:
Manual transmissions all the way  ;D

McDoof:
I wish....
If only someone had a wrecked manual TDI 4motion lying around...

Naekyr:

--- Quote from: McDoof on March 03, 2020, 10:08:15 am ---They should do the same on the 6 speed. So may failed units. Just plain dangerous on the road in the hands of someone just driving it like an auto.

--- End quote ---

yeah what the fook, why no 6 speed recall - these things are deathtraps too.

I've encountered a situation once or twice where I'm trying to pull away in traffic and the clutch doesn't take or something, resulting in the engine just revving for a couple second before the car gets a move on - seems very dangerous to me! These days I wait for extra big gaps just in case the gearbox decides to crap itself again. When you can't trust that pressing the accelerator will make the car accelerate then how is that safe!??

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