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Recall: Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan Allspace over loss of steering risk

Volkswagen is recalling Atlas and Tiguan Allspace passenger cars (28.11.2016 – 22.09.2018) because moisture can corrode a steering rack bolt, risking loss of steering.

Recall: Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan Allspace over loss of steering risk
Volkswagen, Atlas, Tiguan Allspace Atlas, Tiguan Allspace
Source: EU Safety Gate
Why it was recalled Corrosion of steering rack bolt, loss of steering
What to do Contact an authorised Volkswagen service centre for inspection and repair before driving the vehicle further.

Products 2

Atlas Volkswagen
LOT / batch
28.11.2016 - 22.09.2018
Tiguan Allspace Volkswagen · 5N, e1*2001/116*0450*
LOT / batch
28.11.2016 - 22.09.2018

The EU Safety Gate alert SR/03090/26, published on 29 October 2026, was notified by Germany; the product was found on the market in Croatia by its authorities.

The products are Volkswagen passenger cars, models Atlas and Tiguan Allspace (5N, model type e1*2001/116*0450*), made in the United States, batch number 28.11.2016 – 22.09.2018.

The manufacturer launched a voluntary product recall from consumers from 22 October 2026. Moisture ingress could lead to corrosion of a steering rack bolt, which may result in a fracture of the bolt and a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers.

Consumers should contact authorised Volkswagen service centres for a free inspection and repair.

Data source Europska komisija – Safety Gate (sustav brzog uzbunjivanja za opasne neprehrambene proizvode) (EU Safety Gate) Original notice

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