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Volkswagen Of - Loss of steering control from bolt failure

Official notice

14 Sept 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Volkswagen Of - Loss of steering control from bolt failure. The official notice reports a defect involving the steering. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash. Published 2026-09-17.

What to do now

Arrange a free replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

208,724

Recall number

48LG, 48VT

Official notice

2026-09-17

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the steering. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2018

Recall Numbers

48LG, 48VT

Campaign Numbers

26V590

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Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Volkswagen Of. Contact: Volkswagen group of america, inc..

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

48LG, 48VT

Campaign number

26V590

Units affected

208,724

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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