The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V170000·Announced 2016-03-24

Volkswagen Recalls Touareg Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles because a missing clip may allow the brake pedal to dislodge, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a loss of braking capability, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip. This issue allows the pivot pin to move, which can cause the brake pedal to dislodge.

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 27, 2016.

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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
46,574

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TOUAREG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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