Vw Tiguan: 48vt - Steering Rack Bolt Replacement
VW Tiguan and Atlas Steering Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 19 Tiguan and Atlas vehicles in the United Kingdom because corrosion can cause a bolt on the steering rack to fail, which could result in loss of steering control. The fix involves replacing the affected bolt with a more corrosion-resistant version. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW TIGUAN, VW ATLAS. Units affected: 19
- Reason
- On affected vehicles corrosion can cause a tear of a bolt head on the steering rack. This can result in a loss of steering functionality and increase the risk of injury. Remedy: The steering bolt will be replaced with a more corrosion-resistant one.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-10-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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