NHTSA Campaign 16V170000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 24, 2016 · 46,574 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2011 | 46,574 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2012 | 46,574 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2013 | 46,574 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2014 | 46,574 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2015 | 46,574 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2016 | 46,574 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V170000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.