Volkswagen Golf, Jetta Recall R/2008/009: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 10,436
- vehicles in the UK
- 87B4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf, Jetta vehicles built between 8 January 2007 and 9 January 2008. The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. The dealer will check the torque on the earth connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque on the earth connection.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque on the earth connection.
Are You Affected?
Golf, Jetta built between 8 January 2007 and 9 January 2008 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 10,436 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.
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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 87B4 or the DVSA reference R/2008/009. 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/2007/112 on 17 Sep 2007, for front right hand tyre may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/084 on 7 Jul 2008, for fuel supply and return pipe can leak. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/009, launched 29 January 2008. 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.