Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/1997/091: Malfunction Of Air Bag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Mar 1998
- Launched
- 909
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/091
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles. The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. The dealer will replace any wiring found to be damaged or repaired. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG Defect: The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any wiring found to be damaged or repaired.
Are You Affected?
Caddy may be included. Volkswagen estimates 909 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1997/091. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| CaddyOn 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 | Book soon | R/2022/320 | |
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/1997/001 on 27 Feb 1997, for possible failure of headlamps. The one launched after it was R/1998/056 on 15 Jul 1998, for the drivers air bag could have been unintentionally deactivated. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 1998 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/091, launched 17 March 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.