January 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V027000
Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V027
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Remedy
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 48P7.
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.
Check if your Audi has a Recall
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| AUDI | Q3 | 2019 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V027-7611.PDF 211.144KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V027-4470.PDF 214.153KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V027-2403.pdf 644.905KB
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