Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2019/037: The Adjusted Handbrake Lever Travel For Parking The Vehicle Can Increase, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 44,256
- vehicles in the UK
- 46H9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 12 October 2017 and 22 October 2018. Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING THE VEHICLE CAN INCREASE Defect: Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement. Remedy: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking the vehicle can increase.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 12 October 2017 and 22 October 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 44,256 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 46H9 or the DVSA reference R/2019/037. 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/2019/019 on 24 Jan 2019, for driver airbag generator housing could come loose. The one launched after it was R/2019/064 on 27 Feb 2019, for the shock absorber fork on the front axle may not have been produced with correct casting…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/037, launched 4 February 2019. 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.