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🧸 Product FR August 25, 2021

vw — touareg voiture de tourisme

les écrous du boulon excentrique du bras de commande de la liaison à ressort de l’essieu arrière peuvent se casser en raison de la corrosion sous contrainte. par conséquent, l’essieu arrière pourrait se déplacer dans la mauvaise direction, de manière incontrôlable à grande vitess...

The eccentric nut on the rear suspension control arm’s spring link bolt may break due to stress corrosion, causing the rear axle to move uncontrollably at high speed.
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9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Volkswagen Touareg cars. The back wheel parts may break because of rust.

What's happening? The nuts on the rear wheel arm can break. This could make the back wheels move the wrong way at high speed.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Touareg, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Volkswagen for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · les écrous du boulon excentrique du bras de commande de la liaison à ressort de l’essieu arrière peuvent se casser en raison de la corrosion sous contrainte. par conséquent, l’essieu arrière pourrait se déplacer dans la mauvaise direction, de manière incontrôlable à grande vitesse.

First published
August 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48629/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
vw — touareg voiture de tourisme. The eccentric nut on the rear suspension control arm’s spring link bolt may break due to stress corrosion, causing the rear axle to move uncontrollably at high speed.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 25, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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