Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
On certain vehicles, the bolt that attaches the steering shaft to the steering gear may not be properly tightened. Over time, the bolt may loosen. If you continue to operate the vehicle, the bolt could detach completely and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the steering shaft bolt and, if necessary, replace it.
On certain vehicles, the screws that attach the intermediate bearing for the steering shaft may not be properly tightened. Over time, the screws may loosen and cause a rattling noise or a change in steering feel. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the screws could detach completely and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the screws on the steering spindle intermediate bearing.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.
Safety Risk
If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners in writing and will arrange for the replacement of the mounting bolts for the electric power steering assist motor. This service will be provided to customers free of charge. If any broken bolts are found or if the bolts break during removal and cannot be removed, Tesla will install a new steering gear.
On certain vehicles, the left side lower control arm bracket may be incorrectly welded to the front axle. As a result, the lower control arm and bracket could separate. This could cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. A lower control arm that detaches from the vehicle could also create a road hazard for others.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front axle. It will be replaced if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the power steering cooler hose could detach. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak or spray in the engine compartment. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and create the potential for a fire.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak in the engine compartment could create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler hose.
On certain trucks, a short circuit could occur in the electric power steering system. This can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist. As a result, there could be sudden changes in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.
Safety Risk
Sudden changes in steering effort could affect a driver’s ability to control the vehicle and may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric power steering gear.
On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear could loosen. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the steering gear. The bolts will be tightened, and if necessary, the steering gear will be replaced.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
Safety Risk
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the aluminum bolts with steel ones and apply a wax sealer. If a bolt is found broken or breaks during the repair, a replacement steering rack will be installed.
On certain xDrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control.
Safety Risk
A sudden change in handling and reduced steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
None of the affected vehicles have been sold to retail customers. BMW will instruct dealers to replace the front axle swivel bearing(s) before the vehicles are sold.
Diesel Modification Center LLC. (Diesel Modification Center) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR ,NRR, and NPR vehicles modified to be equipped with dual steering. The keystock may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft and cause unexpected loss of right hand steering.
Safety Risk
Unexpected loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Diesel Modification Center will notify owners, and dealers will verify the keystock is in place or replace it, as necessary. In addition, the set screw will be retorqued and a stamp will be drifted in the keyed slot to ensure the keystock stays in the correct position, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019. Owners may contact Diesel Modification Center customer service at 1-256-457-1726.
Certain vehicles may have been built with a gear in the steering rack that was not properly hardened. As a result, the gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering gear.
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed.
On certain vehicles, the steering tie rod ends may not be assembled correctly and could be missing a washer. Over time, this may cause excessive wear to the tie rod ends and cause them to break. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the tie rods and ball joints.
On certain vans converted to a mobility vehicle by BraunAbility, the steering shaft extension could break. If this happens, there would be a sudden loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a BraunAbility dealer to replace the steering shaft extension with an improved part.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
Safety Risk
If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Also recalled in Canada