CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.
- 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
Certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles built in a narrow window in November 2015 may have an electric power steering assist control unit that can short circuit. If this happens, the power steering assist is lost, and the driver must apply extra effort to steer, especially at lower speeds. This increases the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the steering rack free of charge. Owners who want to confirm their vehicle is affected or ask about the repair can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls. If your vehicle is affected, schedule the free repair at an authorized Audi dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q7 | 2017 |
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