NHTSA recall 21V-027: Steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported January 27, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

21V-027
January 27, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Safety risk
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V027000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 27, 2021
ComponentSteering:Critical Fasteners
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2019 Audi Q34 recalls total

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