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Volkswagen recalls 2.86 million cars worldwide over steering-failure risk
Volkswagen is recalling 2.86 million VW-brand vehicles worldwide built between 2013 and 2024. The company said the precautionary action followed the discovery of corrosion that could cause bolts to fracture and lead to steering failure.
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Volkswagen is recalling 2.86 million VW-brand vehicles worldwide built between 2013 and 2024.
The action follows the discovery of corrosion that could cause bolts to fracture, creating a risk of steering failure.
A Volkswagen spokesperson described the recall as a precautionary measure.
The supplied information does not identify the specific vehicle models, countries covered by the campaign or any confirmed incidents.
What we know
- Volkswagen is recalling 2.86 million VW-brand vehicles worldwide.
- The affected vehicles were built between 2013 and 2024.
- Corrosion could cause bolts to fracture and lead to steering failure.
- The company described the recall as a precautionary measure.
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