Volkswagen Group of America (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.
Volkswagen Group of America – Missing Brake Pedal Clip may cause Loss of Braking
| Report Received Date | 03/24/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V170000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 46G4 |
| Potentially Affected | 46574 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V170000) |
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