Volkswagen Amarok Recall R/2017/333: Power Steering Return Hose Can Become Damaged And Cause Hydraulic Fluid To Leak And/or The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 2,036
- vehicles in the UK
- 48O1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Amarok vehicles built between 31 August 2016 and 1 September 2017. A hose clip can damage the power steering return hose for the steering rack. The dealer will fit or remove a spacer as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CAN BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK AND/OR THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a serrated ring. Fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
Amarok built between 31 August 2016 and 1 September 2017 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2,036 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 48O1 or the DVSA reference R/2017/333. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2017/294 on 17 Nov 2017, for rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely. The one launched after it was R/2017/344 on 20 Dec 2017, for fuel hoses may crack and leak. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/333, launched 18 December 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.