Volkswagen Up! Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use Recall

Recall affects Volkswagen UP!
Reason for recall: The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
When was it announced?
Dec 21, 2017
What action are Volkswagen taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
Does this affect your Up!?

This issue affects Polo, this particular recall is for the Up!.

VIN Numbers
WVWZZZAAZGD034157 - WVWZZZAAZGD117489
Build Dates
Oct 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017