Vehicle recall R/2015/001

Volkswagen Crafter recall: Gearbox prop shaft may detach

DVSA recall R/2015/001 names the Volkswagen Crafter. It was launched 29 December 2014. It covers vehicles built 1 August 2011 to 1 June 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/001
Launched: 29 December 2014
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 39E4
Vehicles: 994 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The balance weight on the prop shaft may detach. This can lead to the prop shaft becoming insecure and in extreme cases where the concern is not rectified the prop shaft can detach. This will lead to significant damage to the vehicle and increase the risk of a collision.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replaced the balance weight on the prop shaft.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Crafter	1 August 2011 to 1 June 2013	994

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/067 Suspension may crack 19 July 2014, Volkswagen Crafter
R/2016/040 Bonded windows and/or fastening rails may detach 11 March 2016, Volkswagen Crafter
R/2017/079 Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident 22 March 2017, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Crafter and others
R/2012/106 Tow bar may detach 2 April 2012, Volkswagen Crafter
R/2012/013 Airbag may not deploy 29 November 2011, Volkswagen Crafter
R/2020/203 There is the possibility that a small child could climb from the bunk bed out through the opened roof hatch 6 July 2020, Volkswagen Crafter

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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