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VW and Audi recall ~960k vehicles in Germany over steering screw defect

Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority identified a screw error in certain VW and Audi models that can cause steering failure, prompting a recall of approximately 960,000 vehicles in Germany. The defect poses a safety risk, though no incidents have been reported. This is a significant operational and reputational issue for Volkswagen Group, with potential regulatory and financial implications.

Zeit Onlineabout 15 hours agoDECredibility 32%View source

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