Volkswagen Touareg recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Official safety recall 16V170000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 | United States |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 | United States |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 | United States |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2014 | United States |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2015 | United States |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 | United States |
The problem
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.
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
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.