Volkswagen and Audi prepare Germany recall over steering concern

Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi are to recall nearly one million vehicles in Germany because of a potential steering fault, according to DW Germany. The planned action covers vehicles sold or registered in Germany, although the supplied material does not specify which models are included. It also does not state the vehicles’ production years or explain how the possible fault could affect drivers.

The report describes the issue as a potential steering fault but provides no technical details about the suspected component or the circumstances in which a problem might occur. It likewise does not say whether any crashes, injuries or other incidents have been linked to the concern. No timetable is given for the recall.

The available information does not say when owners will be contacted, where repairs will take place or whether replacement parts or other remedies will be required. The recall involves both Volkswagen and Audi, with Audi identified as Volkswagen’s subsidiary. The reported total is nearly one million vehicles in Germany, but no separate figures are provided for the two brands.

Further information about the scope and implementation of the recall was not included in the supplied report.