Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2024/343: Brake Line Bolted Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 117
- vehicles in the UK
- 47VX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 6 August 2024 and 9 August 2024. On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. The dealer will check the affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose and modified. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Brake line bolted connection Defect: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance. Remedy: The affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose must be checked and modified.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leaks from the brake hose connection.
The Fix
The dealer will check the affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose and modified.
Are You Affected?
Caddy built between 6 August 2024 and 9 August 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 117 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 47VX or the DVSA reference R/2024/343. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaddySeat belt webbing was damaged during production | Urgent | R/2023/177 | |
| CaddyOn Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead | Book soon | R/2023/129 | |
| CaddyOn vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted | Book soon | R/2022/320 | |
| CaddyHead restraint may be insecure | Low | R/2018/134 | |
| CaddyCng tank may burst | Low | R/2016/206 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/289 on 15 Jul 2024, for brake line botled connection. The one launched after it was R/2024/345 on 9 Sep 2024, for track rod ball joint and wishbone 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/2024/343, launched 4 September 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.