Volkswagen Bora, Golf Recall R/2001/140: Risk Of Failure Of Rear Axle Transverse Link, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Dec 2001
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 42C7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Bora, Golf vehicles built between 1 February 1997 and 28 February 2000. Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize. The dealer will replacement of ball joints and transverse links. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FAILURE OF REAR AXLE TRANSVERSE LINK. Defect: Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for replacement of ball joints and transverse links.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the joints to seize.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of ball joints and transverse links.
Are You Affected?
Bora, Golf built between 1 February 1997 and 28 February 2000 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 9 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?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 42C7 or the DVSA reference R/2001/140. 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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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2001/011 on 26 Feb 2001, for passenger airbag concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/030 on 9 May 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/140, launched 1 December 2001. 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.