AUDI Q8 2019: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V149000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q8 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-31 2020-03-16 2020-03-17

Production Dates: 2018-11-27 - 2018-12-14

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 36A1

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 229

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.

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.