Volkswagen Crafter Recall R/2012/106: Tow Bar May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 66ES
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Crafter vehicles. The bolts fixing the tow bar towing eye or rear step and support (5.0t only) are of an incorrect grade and as a result may affect the security of the components. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts of the incorrect grade with ones of the correct grade. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts fixing the tow bar towing eye or rear step and support (5.0t only) are of an incorrect grade and as a result may affect the security of the components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOW BAR MAY DETACH Defect: The bolts fixing the tow bar towing eye or rear step and support (5.0t only) are of an incorrect grade and as a result may affect the security of the components. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts of the incorrect grade with ones of the correct grade.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tow bar may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts of the incorrect grade with ones of the correct grade.
Are You Affected?
Crafter may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1 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 66ES or the DVSA reference R/2012/106. 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/2011/169 on 15 Dec 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2012/037 on 28 Apr 2012, for risk of fire. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/106, launched 2 April 2012. 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.