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NHTSARecalled Sep 8, 2016 · #16V648000

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
  • 2017 Audi Q7
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Audi
UPCs

What you should do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.

View the official CPSC notice