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Volkswagen ABT E-Transporter Recall R/2021/329: B+ Cable Was Wrongly Connected At The B+ Distributor, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2021/329, campaign code ABT-EDT_95006_A. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
6 Sep 2021
Launched
590
vehicles in the UK
ABT-EDT_95006_A
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Volkswagen recalled ABT E-Transporter vehicles built between 23 September 2020 and 31 August 2021. The B+ cables were wrongly connected at the B+ distributor and that the fuses (60 A and 300 A) could be installed in the wrong order. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a visual check of the two fuses and cables to confirm they are in the correct position if incorrect re-position the fuses and/or cables to the correct position and re-torque the connection. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The B+ cables were wrongly connected at the B+ distributor and that the fuses (60 A and 300 A) could be installed in the wrong order.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: B+ CABLE WAS WRONGLY CONNECTED AT THE B+ DISTRIBUTOR Defect: There is the possibility that the B+ cables were wrongly connected at the B+ distributor and that the fuses (60 A and 300 A) could be installed in the wrong order. Remedy: Conduct a visual check of the two fuses and cables to confirm they are in the correct position if incorrect re-position the fuses and/or cables to the correct position and re-torque the connection.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: b+ cable was wrongly connected at the b+ distributor.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a visual check of the two fuses and cables to confirm they are in the correct position if incorrect re-position the fuses and/or cables to the correct position and re-torque the connection.

Are You Affected?

ABT E-Transporter built between 23 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 590 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
  2. Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code ABT-EDT_95006_A or the DVSA reference R/2021/329. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2021/237 on 21 Jun 2021, for nuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to…. The one launched after it was R/2021/320 on 10 Sep 2021, for the bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2021.

Source: DVSA recall R/2021/329, launched 6 September 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.