REC-001677

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2021 VOLKSWAGEN MY21 Touareg

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 22 July 2021

Defect

Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle.

Hazard

A sudden uncontrollable movement of the rear axle cannot be ruled out and increases the risk of injury/death to vehicle occupants or other road users.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their nearest Volkswagen Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out at no cost.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001677