2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Published March 24, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 24, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V170000, published March 24, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- TOUAREG
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V170000 on March 24, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TOUAREG.