Volkswagen Group of America – Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Report Received Date 09/08/2016
NHTSA ID 16V648000
Consequence Summary With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.
Recall Code 48M5
Potentially Affected 8
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V648000)