NHTSA recall record

Volkswagen Group of critical fasteners recall — NHTSA campaign 21V027000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from…

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21V027000official record ID
Jan 27, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V027000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentSTEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report dateJan 27, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

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