2011-2016 Volkswagen Touareg recall: pedals and linkages
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 24, 2016. It covers about 46,574 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 46,574
- reported
- Mar 24, 2016
- owners notified
- Apr 27, 2016
- related complaints
- 7
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.
Recall number 16V170000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 16V170000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Volkswagen Touareg pedals and linkages?
Yes. Recall 16V170000, reported on March 24, 2016, covers about 46,574 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V170000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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