{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "Canadian recall 2026439 (Volkswagen), 2018-2021: Steering",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2026439/",
  "summary": "Canadian recall 2026439 (Volkswagen), 2018-2021: Steering. A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Every version kept.",
  "excerpt": "Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q3. Published by Transport Canada as 2026439 on 11 September 2026. System: Steering. 44,303 vehicles affected in Canada. What the notice says On certain vehicles, one of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing could break and cause a loss of steering control. Is your vehicle included? Check by VIN at Transport Canada , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. CarsMultiverse / Canada 2026439 Volkswagen 48VT & 48LG SUV Steering Safety Mfr 11 September 2026 17 September 2026 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q3 On certain vehicles, one of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing could break and cause a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right steering rack mounting bolt. Problème : Sur certains véhicules, un des boulons fixant la crémaillère au sous-châssis pourrait corroder et se briser. Si cela se produisait, le boîtier de la crémaillère pourrait se briser et causer une perte de contrôle de la direction. Risques pour la sécurité : Une perte de",
  "register": {
    "authority": "Transport Canada",
    "country": "Canada",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-10-08T00:00:00+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"Canadian recall 2026439 (Volkswagen), 2018-2021: Steering\", https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2026439/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}