NHTSA Recall 16V170000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V170000; Date: Mar. 24, 2016
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Touareg; 2012 Volkswagen Touareg; 2013 Volkswagen Touareg; 2014 Volkswagen Touareg; 2015 Volkswagen Touareg; 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 46,574
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 2016
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