| Headline | Alert: A12 / 01007/20 – VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 10 July 2020 | |
| Country of origin | Germany | |
| reporting country | Germany | |
| Description | A software flaw causes the emergency call system – eCall – of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf to be activated without an accident having occurred beforehand to trigger the emergency call. As a result, and before possible false alarms, the system might not help the car’s occupants in the event of a real accident. | |
| Brand | Volkswagen | |
| Model | Golf VIII | |
| Affects | Array | |
| Access | Physical | |
| System | Emergency call system -eCall- | |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/?event=viewProduct&reference=A12/01007/20&lng=en | |
| Risk | Grave | |
| Alert number | A12 / 01007/20 |
