Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says
- On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the United States due to a faulty steering rack bolt that can corrode and break, while more than 44,000 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs face recall in Canada.
- Volkswagen Group determined a steering rack bolt can corrode and snap, compromising vehicle handling; affected models include the Atlas, Tiguan, and certain Audi SUVs produced between 2018 and 2021.
- US recall figures break down to 82,601 Atlas units, 85,713 Tiguan units, and 40,410 other Audi SUVs; drivers may detect the issue through metallic knocking noises from the front axle.
- Volkswagen and Audi dealers will replace the right steering rack mounting bolt free of charge with a durable polymer-coated version; customer notification letters are scheduled for November 10, 2026.
- Affected VINs are currently searchable on the NHTSA portal, allowing owners to verify their vehicles before official notification arrives; the manufacturer phased out the recall condition through production changes between June 2018 and July 2021.
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Corrosion of the steering bolt may lead to failure and loss of control of the vehicle.
Volkswagen announced two recalls involving a total of more than 250,000 vehicles in the United States due to possible problems in the direction and a software error. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. Here ar...
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'Risk of a crash': More than 44,000 Audi and Volkswagen SUVs recalled in Canada
Transport Canada shared details of the recall on Sept. 17.
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Simcoe.comA potentially faulty bolt leads to recall of more than 44,000 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles in Canada
The recall, shared by Transport Canada on Sept. 17, affects the 2019 to 2021 Audi Q3, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Volkswagen, a global automotive company, is recalling 208,724 vehicles. The company stated that the recall is due to a risk of steering system malfunctions in the US. The firm added that the recall affects some 2018-2021 model years.
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