NHTSA Campaign 16V170000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 16V170000 covers 6 vehicles and concerns the service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (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.
- The risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 16V170000 (6)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V170000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.