Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi are recalling more than two million vehicles worldwide. The reason is a possible defect in a steering bolt, the breaking off of which could, in the worst case, lead to a loss of steering and loss of control of the vehicle. ORF ↗
Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority said that in Germany the recall affects roughly 900,000 vehicles. The measure applies to several Volkswagen and Audi models. Among the models listed are the Tiguan, Touran and Golf. The recall also affects vehicles of the Seat brand. Deutschlandfunk ↗
Owners of the affected cars must bring their vehicles to a service centre for inspection and, if necessary, repair. The risk is linked to a bolt on the steering gear. If it were damaged or broke off, the steering could stop working. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
The recall covers vehicles in several markets, and the exact number of cars outside Germany was not specified. Volkswagen, Audi and the other affected brands will have to arrange service inspections for the owners of the vehicles covered by the safety measure.
Volkswagen and Audi Recall More Than Two Million Cars
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