CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
- Risk
- The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
- 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
A part in the steering system may be defective. A belt pulley component can keep a circlip from properly engaging the steering rack, so the circlip may come loose and catch on nearby parts. When that happens, the steering can lock, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own this vehicle, a dealer will replace the steering rack at no cost to you. Audi will notify affected owners directly, and you can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. The notice states this recall was completed on February 28, 2021.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car still needs this repair, and take it to an authorized Audi dealer if it does.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q3 | 2019 |
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