Recall Details For: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V170000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 107081
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V170000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: VOLKSWAGEN
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: TOUAREG
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 46G4
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 46574
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20160427
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160324
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160324
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000058681001996143000000063
