Volkswagen Crafter Recall R/2014/067: Suspension May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Jul 2014
- Launched
- 85
- vehicles in the UK
- 42G6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Crafter vehicles built between 1 May 2007 and 1 May 2013. The mountings on the axle where the rear leaf springs are fixed may crack. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates extended U-bolts and nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mountings on the axle where the rear leaf springs are fixed may crack. If this cracking is not repaired the suspension will eventually fail to its lowest point on that side.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION MAY CRACK Defect: The mountings on the axle where the rear leaf springs are fixed may crack. If this cracking is not repaired the suspension will eventually fail to its lowest point on that side. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates extended U-bolts and nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension may crack.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates extended U-bolts and nuts.
Are You Affected?
Crafter built between 1 May 2007 and 1 May 2013 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 85 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 42G6 or the DVSA reference R/2014/067. 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/2014/029 on 17 Apr 2014, for tailgate can drop down and cause injury. The one launched after it was R/2014/144 on 5 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/067, launched 19 July 2014. 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.