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March 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V149000
Possible Loss of Steering Control
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V149
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 229
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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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