NHTSA Recall # | 155776 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V149000 |
MFG Compaign # | 36A1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q7 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 31/03/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/03/20 |
Report created | 17/03/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 229 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 audi q8 and 2017-2019 audi q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. |
Consequence summary | A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36a1. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |