VW Touran ABS/ESP Recall? VW's Ticking Timebomb!

negg

You are stating that the ESP does not work and that the ABS could fail? But it hasn't failed yet?

ESP is non-essential, ABS is only essential inasfar as getting an MOT - if it fails, the brakes still work like an older car without ABS.

I had a Mercedes pass several MOTs when the ESP was faulty, but the ABS still worked. There is no danger to the car in that state, but still it can be a little annoying with the light on the dashboard!

If your ABS has stopped working (try an emergency stop on a quiet road to see if the car skids which would mean that the ABS is not working - from about 15 to 20mph to a standstill and press the pedal hard!). If that has stopped working then you will need a replacement.

Remember the ESP is not an MOT failure, whereas ABS is for a four year old car.

LinasPilibaitisisbatman

Exactly wait until they fail and then it gets fixed.

Why would VW spend millions replacing a part that might fail a bit earlier than normal which isnt dangerous.

The parts would need replaced at some point in time regardless.

andy8442

Whatever your feelings about ESP/ABS, surely you agree that the failure of a major component in thousands of family cars is worth more than a shrug of the shoulders. VW are asking for £1500 off their customers for a part that should last more than a few years and 20k.

HatRak

First post, so hi!
Reading this thread with interest due to my 55 plate Golf coming back with the same fault diagnosed today. Had it 6 months and they also pointed out that the main catalyst is on it's last legs and break disks are badly rusted.
Pointed out that these faults take more than 6 months to develop and got the response from the sales manager, I'm a printer to trade not a mechanic!
A Clarkes..need i say more? Waiting for a response from VW.
I noticed on the VOSA website that the VW ABS fault seems to have been around for a few years. Go have a look.

molerat

Discs and cat can develop in less than 6 months so I don't think you have much of a case there.

HatRak

I'm not sure i do either, but i'm going to push it.

Are VW conceding in most ABS claims at the moment, or does it seem to be the ones just out of warranty?

andy8442

Hi, just spoke to VOSA and they will only look into this fault if they know about it, so if you've had the fault please fill in the Safety Defect Reporting form by following this link. http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/

saeedt

Hi, (first post)
Had my Touran (07/2005 45K) for 3 months and last month the ESP light came up. VW says it will cost £1500 to fix. The VW customer care centre may contribute up to 50%. If the VW garage that serviced the car contribute (eg: 10%) then the VW will match with another 10%. But there is definitely a design fault, and I was told with the warning light on it is a MOT failure! Mine is due in June! My local dealers are not helpful. The servicing garage Citygate in London have not given me an answer yet (it is a week since I got in touch with them). I do not know if these are repairable but there are second hand units for sale about £350 then you have to pay to have it fitted! I have filled in the VOSA form. I am contacting the Trading Standards as this is the braking system and should not fail after only 3 and a half years. I am also thinking of making a claim in Samll Courts Claims.

lovevdub

My 06 Golf petrol 1.4s just 6 weeks over warranty and 15500 miles has now got permanent esp light on. VW dealer will charge up to £89 for diagnostic. I will ask VW for a goodwill payment for repairs if any needed.

hewhoisnotintheknow

lovevdub wrote: »

My 06 Golf petrol 1.4s just 6 weeks over warranty and 15500 miles has now got permanent esp light on. VW dealer will charge up to £89 for diagnostic. I will ask VW for a goodwill payment for repairs if any needed.

i have a golf, its total !!!!!, i would start trying to reject it, i am