Volkswagen Caddy, Polo Recall R/2004/201: Tension Cracks May Occur On The Vacuum Pipe To The Servo, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 6,774
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/201
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Caddy, Polo vehicles. Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. The dealer will check the vacuum pipes and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO Defect: Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will check the vacuum pipes and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Caddy, Polo may be included. Volkswagen estimates 6,774 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/2004/201. 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/2004/115 on 12 Aug 2004, for faulty rear seat belt locks. The one launched after it was R/2004/210 on 24 Feb 2005, for bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/201, launched 11 February 2005. 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.