Volkswagen Amarok Recall R/2015/117: Front Wheels May Lock, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 5 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 1,032
- vehicles in the UK
- 47M2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Amarok vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 1 April 2015. The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper may loosen wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel. Detachment of the caliper may happen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WHEELS MAY LOCK Defect: The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper may loosen wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel. Detachment of the caliper may happen. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front wheels may lock.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts.
Are You Affected?
Amarok built between 1 September 2014 and 1 April 2015 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,032 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 47M2 or the DVSA reference R/2015/117. 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/2015/130 on 4 Aug 2015, for backrest may not perform correctly in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/164 on 12 Aug 2015, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/117, launched 5 August 2015. 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.