NHTSA recall 21V-027 (21V027000)
steering recall reported January 27, 2021 - about 1 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V027000
- Also written as
- 21V-027
- Manufacturer number
- 48P7
- Reported
- January 27, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~1
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Why it is dangerous
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-027 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.