Volkswagen, Audi to recall almost 1 million cars in Germany
Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi are to recall nearly a million vehicles in Germany due to a potential steering fault.
German car manufacturers Volkswagen and Audi are recalling nearly one million vehicles in Germany due to potential steering gear box issues, according to recent reports. The German authority KBA revealed that the recall was necessary because of the risk of bolt failure, which could lead to damage of the steering gearbox or even complete loss of control.
To address the problem, new bolts resistant to corrosion from humidity are to be installed. Autor Motor Sport magazine stated that the steering issue may affect only a smaller percentage of the recalled cars. No accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of the potential flaw. The affected Volkswagen models include the Tiguan, Touran, Golf Variant, Caddy, and Golf, produced between September 24, 2013, and July 1, 2024, accounting for around 900,000 vehicles in Germany.
On a global scale, the recall impacts approximately 2.16 million vehicles. For Audi, 700,000 cars worldwide, including 58,555 in Germany, are included in the recall. This comes at a time when Volkswagen is facing declining sales in recent years, leading to layoffs and plant closures to reduce costs.
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