With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225578-audi-q7-2017-recall-steering · Recall date August 9, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V648000
“AUDI Q7 (2017) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 9, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225578-audi-q7-2017-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 16V648000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V648000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V648000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI Q7 (2017) recall — Steering Hello, I own a AUDI Q7 (2017) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 16V648000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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