Volkswagen has recalled over 6,000 of its MY17 and MY18 Volkswagen Amaroks fitted with a V6TDI engine.
The Recall Notice on the ACCC Product Safety Australia website states that ‘aclip fitted incorrectly during production may damage the power steering return hose. Hydraulic fluid could be discharged and a loss of power steering assistance would be experienced.’
The notice states that this is a hazard as ‘an unexpected power steering failure may affect the handling of the vehicle, causing a possible safety risk to the vehicle occupants and other road users.’
To check if your vehicle is affected or for further information, go to https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/volkswagen-group-australia-pty-ltd-my17-and-my18-amarok