Vehicle recall R/2017/333

Volkswagen Amarok recall: Power steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail

DVSA recall R/2017/333 names the Volkswagen Amarok. It was launched 18 December 2017. It covers vehicles built 31 August 2016 to 1 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/333
Launched: 18 December 2017
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 48O1
Vehicles: 2,036 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A hose clip can damage the power steering return hose for the steering rack. The power steering hose can also contact the wheel housing. If the hose is damaged hydraulic fluid can discharge and the power steering assistance could fail. In unfavourable cases the hydraulic fluid can get in contact with hot vehicle component or on the brake disc. This could create a danger of accident or fire.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a serrated ring. Fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Amarok	31 August 2016 to 1 September 2017	2,036

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/164 Airbag may not deploy 12 August 2015, Volkswagen Amarok, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2015/117 Front wheels may lock 5 August 2015, Volkswagen Amarok
R/2020/360 The lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions 11 December 2020, Volkswagen Amarok
R/2013/135 Risk of fuel leak 12 December 2013, Volkswagen Amarok
R/2023/334 On certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque. 26 October 2023, Volkswagen Amarok
R/2024/451 Front seat belt 11 November 2024, Volkswagen Amarok

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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