June/July 2013 7-Speed DSG Recall: Frequently Asked Questions

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The recall notice is online at the Product Safety Recalls website. The recall describes the fault being rectified as:

Possible electrolysis in the gearbox control unit that can lead to a short circuit and blow the gearbox fuse. In the majority of cases, the fault occurs when the engine is started with the vehicle stationary. The fault can also occur while driving, however. If the fuse blows while the car is in motion, the clutch will suddenly disengage and there will be no power transferred to the wheels.

The recall is related to the DQ200 7-speed dry-clutch DSG gearbox, installed in some VW Polo, Golf (hatch, wagon, cabriolet), Jetta, Passat, and Caddy (and Skoda, and Audi) vehicles. In the Mk6, it is fitted to:

• 77TSI
• 90TSI
• 118TSI
• 77TDI
• Cabriolet

The recall only affects cars manufactured between June 2008 and September 2011. Cars manufactured after that time are not affected by the fault covered by the recall, and are ineligible for replacement under the recall.

The recall involves replacing the Mechatronic unit, at no cost. The part will be replaced regardless of whether symptoms are exhibited or not - as a precautionary safety measure.

VW will be contacting owners between now and July, to arrange a time to bring your car in to have the work performed. If you do not hear from VGA by then, contact your local dealer to book your car in to have the work carried out.

(VW is offering complimentary (free) vehicle checkups of any VW for the time being, should you have any concerns about your car. This is not limited to cars affected by the recall. If you would like to have anything on your car checked, contact your local dealer and book a time for the free inspection.)

The DQ200 gearbox is known to exhibit other issues from time to time; for a quick rundown, see this post. You can also read through the DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes and http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ues-45873.html threads for a more detailed commentary.

For ongoing discussion of the recall, the events that lead up to the recall announcement, and so on, see several threads in the General Discussion forum, including the main thread: DSG woes in The Age

If you have any questions specifically related to the recall and the Mk6 Golf, post them here. Otherwise, please post in an appropriate thread in the General Discussion forum, so it may be seen by other affected members who don't drive Golfs.