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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen. Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen Published 2020-03-18.
What to do now
The bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced
Units affected
22
Recall number
R-2020-079
Official notice
2020-03-18
The hazard
The hazard
Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
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Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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