Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V452000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V452000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to april 14, 2015 Includes 5,625 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to april 14, 2015

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to april 14, 2015. the affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2015. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V452000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-07-20T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 5,625

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 48M1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to april 14, 2015. the affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2015. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.77

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SID: row-xrvv-hmbb~8ue8
NHTSA ID: 15V452000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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