Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 16V-170 · 2011–2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-170 covers 46,574 2011–2016 Volkswagen Touareg for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 334 vehicles were listed as unreachable.