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- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2021 ID.4 vehicle. The steering gear may have an incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing.
- Risk
- An incorrectly assembled or missing drive bushing may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48Q7.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering gear in this vehicle may have a drive bushing that was incorrectly assembled or is missing. This defect can cause a loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control makes a crash more likely. Stop driving the vehicle if you notice steering problems, and contact an authorized dealer for guidance before continuing to drive it.
An authorized dealer will replace the steering gear at no cost to you. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
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