US EditionVW Recalls 25 000 Vivos over Handbrake Issues
The fault involves rivet height on the handbrake lever, causing engagement issues; 25,729 cars sold between Feb 2025 and Feb 2026 are affected, Volkswagen confirmed.
- On Thursday, the National Consumer Commission announced Volkswagen Group Africa's urgent recall of 25,729 Polo Vivo vehicles sold across South Africa, manufactured between February 2025 and February this year.
- Volkswagen told the NCC that the rivet height on the handbrake lever may be outside specification, which could cause the handbrake to not engage or disengage unexpectedly, posing risks on inclines.
- Volkswagen advised owners to take affected vehicles to authorised Volkswagen dealerships for free inspection and repairs and to avoid parking on slopes, using first gear or 'P' as precautions.
- The NCC said it is closely monitoring the recall to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.
- Given the Polo Vivo's popularity, recent VW recalls included 141 Polo and Taigo models last year and about 159 GTI models earlier, increasing public awareness.
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National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos – The Mail & Guardian
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 25 729 Volkswagen (VW) Polo Vivo vehicles that were sold from February 2025 to February 2026. “VW has informed the NCC that the rivet height on the handbrake lever fitted to the affected vehicles may be outside the required specification,” the NCC said in a statement on Thursday. “If the rivet height is out of specification, the handbrake may not engage properly or could, in ra…
Safety alert: Thousands of VW Polo Vivo cars recalled in South Africa
Volkswagen has issued an urgent national recall for 25 729 Polo Vivo vehicles in South Africa due to a potential handbrake safety fault. The recall affects cars sold between February 2025 and February 2026, after it was discovered that the rivet height on the handbrake lever may be out of specification. If faulty, the handbrake may not engage properly or could disengage unexpectedly, posing a serious risk, especially when parked on an incline. O…
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