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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip. Without the clip, the pivot pin can move and the brake pedal can come loose from its mounting.
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to check for the securing clip and install any missing clips at no cost to you. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Touareg | 201120122013201420152016 |
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