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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-03-20

Origin: Portugal

Volkswagen Passenger car, tie rod improperly screwed, impairing steering function

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-20
Country of origin	Portugal
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	T-ROC
Defect	The tie rod may not have been properly screwed to the wheel bearing housing. As a result, the steering function may be impaired and fail which can lead to a risk of accident and injury.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00799/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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