Volkswagen Recalls 2.86 Million VW and Audi Vehicles Over Steering Screw Risk
· Automobile · The Independent, Le Monde.fr
Volkswagen Group is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles as a precautionary measure due to a screw that could fail and cause loss of steering. The recall covers Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant and Caddy models built from September 2013 to July 2024, and Audi Q3 models made between October 2017 and May 2024. Germany's KBA motor vehicle agency confirmed there have been no known incidents involving damage to persons or property. The defective screw will be replaced with a more corrosion-resistant version, a repair taking up to an hour. Volkswagen cited environmental conditions and long-term exposure to road salt as factors that could affect the screw. The company stated the recall is a preventive action.
Why it matters
Owners of the affected Volkswagen and Audi models in India and globally will need to schedule a free repair to address the potential steering issue. The recall highlights ongoing quality control challenges in the automotive industry despite no reported accidents.
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