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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loose Retaining Ring May Cause Dislodged Air Strut

An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Date
2022-12-14
Country
United States
Brand
Volkswagen
Product
SUSPENSION
Units
96 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
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  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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