CanadaCertain Volkswagen and Audi SUVs — specifically 2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN, 2018 Volkswagen ATLAS, and 2019–2021 Volkswagen Q3 — are affected; look for these model years and names. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break, which can lead to the steering rack housing breaking and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The company will notify owners by mail and advises taking the vehicle to a dealership to replace the right steering rack mounting bolt.
How to identify it
2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN
2018 Volkswagen ATLAS
2019–2021 Volkswagen Q3
The hazard
On certain vehicles, one of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing could break and cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
What to do
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right steering rack mounting bolt.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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