AUDI Q3 2019: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V027000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q3 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-02-28 2021-01-27 2021-01-28

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 48P7

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.

Consequence

The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.