Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the U.S. after NHTSA identified a steering-rack bolt defect that could break and result in loss of steering control. The safety recall creates potential repair costs, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational risk for Volkswagen, though the article provides no financial estimate or reported incidents.