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Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (VW) · Transporter

A bolt fracture on various connections in the electric motor compartment (e-box) could lead to the interruption of various electrical functions, e.g. failure of the exterior lighting or loss of propulsion. In the event…

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Date
2025-08-15
Country
Germany
Brand
VW
Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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