Volkswagen Touareg: Service brakes — pedals and linkages

Affects Volkswagen Touareg · 2011–2016 — about 47K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational