Volkswagen Caddy, EOS, Golf And 4 More Recall R/2009/110: Clutch May Operate Inadvertently With Unexpected Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 3,514
- vehicles in the UK
- 37E8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy, EOS, Golf and 4 more vehicles built between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009. In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive. The dealer will update/reprogramme gearbox control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will update/reprogramme gearbox control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Caddy, EOS, Golf and 4 more built between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 3,514 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 37E8 or the DVSA reference R/2009/110. 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/2009/068 on 17 Aug 2009, for rear spoiler could become detached when driving. The one launched after it was R/2010/088 on 9 Aug 2010, for bonnet may open. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/110, launched 14 December 2009. 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.