Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V648000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V648000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2015, to november 23, 2015 Includes 8 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2015, to november 23, 2015

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2015, to november 23, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V648000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-09-08T00:00:00

Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 48M5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2015, to november 23, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence Summary: With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.5

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SID: row-mmm8.h2b6~u35n

NHTSA ID: 16V648000

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