2017 Audi Q7 recall: electric power assist system
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 8, 2016. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Sep 8, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 1, 2016
- related complaints
- 19
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V648000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 16V648000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Audi Q7 electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 16V648000, reported on September 8, 2016, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V648000?
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.
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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