Recalls: Volkswagen T5 Transporter van
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volkswagen T5 Transporter van
Volkswagen T5 Transporter 1.9 TDI: fuel pump may break
In March 2005, a recall was issued for Volkswagen T5 Transporter vehicles that had 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engines. In these vehicles, the fuel pump may break as a result of a production fault. As a result, the pump housing was not tight and a diesel fuel leak could occur (PRA 2005/7612).
2004 Volkswagen T5 Transporter: handbrake may not fully engage
In July 2006, a recall was issued for Volkswagen T5 Transporter vehicles that were manufactured between February 2004 and June 2004. In these vehicles, the handbrake may not fully engage and a sudden release of the handbrake may cause the vehicle to roll (PRA 2006/8610).
2009 Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.0 TDI: potential fuel leak and fire
In February 2012, a recall was issued for Volkswagen Transporter models fitted with 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines and manufactured between 2009 and 2011. In these vehicles, the engine’s fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line, producing a resonance that creates additional stress in the fuel line. As a result, the injector line for the number two cylinder could develop small cracks and cause fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could therefore result. To fix, Volkswagen installed an improved fuel injector line for the number two cylinder and vibration dampers on all of the injector lines (PRA 2012/13017).
Volkswagen T5 Transporter van: flat battery due to cooling fan continually running
In March 2013, a recall was issued for Volkswagen T5 Transporter vans due to the cooling fan potentially running even when the ignition was switched off – this could result in a flat battery (PRA 2013/13509).
2008-15 model year Volkswagen T5 Transporter van: Takata airbag recall
In August 2018, recall campaign 69Q7 was issued for 2008-15 model year Volkswagen T5 Transporter vehicles. The driver’s airbag in these vehicles was produced by Takata and had propellant wafers that could absorb moisture over time. In the event of a collision, excessive internal pressure in the airbag inflator housing could cause it to rupture – this would cause metallic fragments to be projected through the airbag cushion and into the cabin. These metallic fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16912.
Problems and faults: Volkswagen T5 Transporter van
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen T5 Transporter van
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