Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Recall R/2024/496: Brake Line Botled Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 47VY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy Maxi vehicles built between 5 August 2024 and 7 August 2024. The rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance. The dealer will replace the brake line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Brake line botled connection Defect: On affected vehicles the rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance. Remedy: Replace the brake line.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake line.
Are You Affected?
Caddy Maxi built between 5 August 2024 and 7 August 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 35 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 47VY or the DVSA reference R/2024/496. 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/2024/289 | |
| 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/2024/451 on 11 Nov 2024, for front seat belt. The one launched after it was R/2025/004 on 19 Dec 2024, for lever for seat height adjustment. 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/2024/496, launched 12 December 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.