Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Recall R/2024/289: Brake Line Botled Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2024
- Launched
- 93
- vehicles in the UK
- 47U8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy Maxi vehicles built between 13 May 2024 and 19 June 2024. A fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The dealer will check and secure the affected connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Brake line botled connection Defect: On affected vehicles a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid. Remedy: Check and secure the affected connection. Replace affected parts if leaking.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.
The Fix
The dealer will check and secure the affected connection.
Are You Affected?
Caddy Maxi built between 13 May 2024 and 19 June 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 93 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 47U8 or the DVSA reference R/2024/289. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddy MaxiBrake line botled connection | Urgent | R/2024/496 | |
| AmarokABS control unit | Urgent | R/2025/435 | |
| CaddyBrake line bolted connection | Urgent | R/2024/343 | |
| Arteon, Golf, PassatOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/014 | |
| TiguanThe bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production | Urgent | R/2021/405 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/263 on 4 Jul 2024, for takata front passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2024/343 on 4 Sep 2024, for brake line bolted connection. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/289, launched 15 July 2024. 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.