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    Volkswagen Amarok recalled

    Volkswagen is recalling a handful of 2023 Amaroks as their rear driveshaft bolts could become loose and detach.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    Volkswagen is recalling its new-generation Amarok due to an issue with the rear driveshaft.

    “Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear driveshaft bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production and could become loose and detach,” the company says in its recall notice.

    “If this occurs, it may lead to a sudden loss of motive power.

    “A sudden loss of motive power whilst driving could increase the risk of accident, causing injury or death to the vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

    This recall notice is separate to one issued on November 13, which centred on a manufacturing defect with the front driveshaft that could also result in a sudden loss of power. This affected 70 vehicles.

    If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to contact a Volkswagen dealership to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.

    If you have any further questions, you can contact Volkswagen Group Australia on 1800 504 076.

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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