Volkswagen Arteon, Golf, Passat Recall R/2017/294: Rear Wheel Bearing Housings May Be Incorrectly Manufactured And Could Fail Prematurely, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 420
- vehicles in the UK
- 42I2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Golf, Passat vehicles built between 21 August 2017 and 29 August 2017. The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY Defect: The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Remedy: Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fractured housing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Golf, Passat built between 21 August 2017 and 29 August 2017 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 420 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 42I2 or the DVSA reference R/2017/294. 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/2017/189 on 20 Jun 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/333 on 18 Dec 2017, for power steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/294, launched 17 November 2017. 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.