Transport Canada Recall - 2026439 - VOLKSWAGEN
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Last updated
Summary
Product
SUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN, 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS, 2019 | AUDI | Q3, 2020 | AUDI | Q3, 2021 | AUDI | Q3
Issue
On certain vehicles, one of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing could break and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective actions
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right steering rack mounting bolt.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-82657
Transport Canada
ID
2026439
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