Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
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Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recallThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded. are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification N…
Units: 208,724 · Vehicle
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recallThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded. are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification N…
Units: 208,724 · Vehicle
Hazard: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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