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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: TagnuT on March 21, 2013, 09:15:30 pm

Title: VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG
Post by: TagnuT on March 21, 2013, 09:15:30 pm
VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG Transmissions  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :sick:

They have also extended the warranty to 10 years just as they did in the USA. I wounder if they will extend the warranty in the UK/EU?

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In the statement, Volkswagen admitted that "in isolated cases, an electronic malfunction in the control unit or a lack of oil pressure inside the gearbox mechatronics may result in a power interruption," stressing that steering and braking are not affected. The recall includes vehicles equipped with seven-speed direct-shift gearboxes.

The action may prove to be an expensive one for the German automaker, with LMC Automotive estimating replacements to cost between 3,000 yuan ($483) to 10,000 yuan ($1,610) per vehicle. That would bring the total cost of the recall to $618 million in the best-case scenario.

In May 2012, VW agreed to extend the warranty for its double-clutch gearboxes from 2 to 10 years, following investigations from China’s quality inspector related to faulty gearboxes."


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Title: Re: VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG
Post by: camfollower on March 21, 2013, 09:20:59 pm
Cam Follower next. :laugh:
Title: Re: VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG
Post by: Deako on March 22, 2013, 12:02:30 pm
Great news, and hopefully to follow in the UK too.  :happy2:
Title: Re: VW Recalling 384,000 Cars in China for Faulty DSG
Post by: Tamiyoman on March 22, 2013, 12:33:53 pm
Great news, and hopefully to follow in the UK too.  :happy2:

I would not hold your breath, China is likely more important than the Uk for future sales as a huge market opens.