Fire, Injuries

Passenger car

Audi
Case number
0206/07
Category
Motor vehicles
Type / Model
Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TDI with 6 SP Gearbox
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Country of origin
🇩🇪 Germany
Published
2007-03-02

⚠️ Risk

The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can happen if the clutch is engaged very abruptly, for instance if the pedal is allowed to spring back by itself. After causing unusual mechanical noises, the dual-mass flywheel will eventually fail completely. In unfavourable conditions this can lead to a fire in the vehicle.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Passenger vehicle, hatch back model
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