Vehicle recall R/2024/289

Volkswagen Caddy recall: Brake line botled connection (R/2024/289)

DVSA recall R/2024/289 names the Volkswagen Caddy. It was launched 15 July 2024. It covers vehicles built 13 May 2024 to 19 June 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/289
Launched: 15 July 2024
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 47U8
Vehicles: 93 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.

The fix

Check and secure the affected connection. Replace affected parts if leaking.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Caddy (Caddy Maxi)	13 May 2024 to 19 June 2024	33
Volkswagen Caddy (Caddy Maxi)	10 June 2024 to 19 June 2024	60

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2024/343 Brake line bolted connection 4 September 2024, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2024/496 Brake line botled connection 12 December 2024, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2023/177 Seat belt webbing was damaged during production 25 April 2023, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2023/129 On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead. 18 April 2023, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2022/320 On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted. 4 November 2022, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2018/134 Head restraint may be insecure 11 May 2018, Volkswagen Caddy

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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