Volkswagen Transporter Recall R/2006/205: Row Seat Backrest May Not Latch Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2007
- Launched
- 4,524
- vehicles in the UK
- 72C3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Transporter vehicles built between 1 December 2003 and 31 May 2006. The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. In an accident this could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 2ND ROW SEAT BACKREST MAY NOT LATCH CORRECTLY Defect: The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. In an accident this could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench.
Are You Affected?
Transporter built between 1 December 2003 and 31 May 2006 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 4,524 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 72C3 or the DVSA reference R/2006/205. 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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| TransporterPossibility of humidity ingress in the bowden cables of the doors | Book soon | R/2020/174 | |
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2006/115 on 7 Aug 2006, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/030 on 12 Feb 2007, for heating element may overheat. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/205, launched 15 January 2007. 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.