Volkswagen Passat Recall R/2004/108: Rh Shock Absorber Mounting May Not Be Correctly Torqued, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 Jul 2004
- Launched
- 1,699
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/108
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Passat vehicles built between 8 June 2003 and 10 June 2003. On some Passat vehicles within the affected Vin range the rear securing bolt of the right hand shock absorber mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will replace the subject bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some Passat vehicles within the affected Vin range the rear securing bolt of the right hand shock absorber mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The consequence of this being that the securing bolt may break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RH SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TORQUED Defect: It has been identified that on some Passat vehicles within the affected Vin range the rear securing bolt of the right hand shock absorber mounting may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The consequence of this being that the securing bolt may break. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the subject bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rh shock absorber mounting may not be correctly torqued.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject bolt.
Are You Affected?
Passat built between 8 June 2003 and 10 June 2003 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,699 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 DVSA reference R/2004/108. 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/2004/092 on 29 Jun 2004, for clutch operation may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2004/115 on 12 Aug 2004, for faulty rear seat belt locks. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/108, launched 29 July 2004. 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.