Recalls: Volkswagen Mk.3 Polo
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 Mk.3 Polo
- In August 1999, a recall was issued for model year 1999 and 2000 Volkswagen Mk.3 Polo vehicles. In these vehicles, the cigarette lighter was always capable of being activated – instead, it should only have been capable of activation when the ignition control switch was in the ‘accessory’ or ‘on’ position (PRA 1999/4037). The VINs of the recalled vehicles were in the following ranges:
- Model year 1999 vehicles: WVW ZZZ 6NZXY 002060 to WVW ZZZ 6NZXY 332534; and,
- Model year 2000 vehicles: WVW ZZZ 6NZYY 001159 to WVW ZZZ 6NZYY 005843.
- In May 2002, a recall was issued for Volkswagen Polos manufactured in 1998, 1999 and 2000. In these vehicles, vacuum pipes were fitted which could leak due to a production fault – this could affect the vacuum supply to the brake servo and lead to a loss of braking assistance (PRA 2002/5405).
Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.3 Polo
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.3 Polo
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Volkswagen Mk.3 Polo.
