Volkswagen calls in 870,000 cars

Volkswagen is recalling 870,000 vehicles worldwide to check front axles for a potential problem, the company said in Berlin.

The German car maker’s recall affects VW Passat models built between 1996 and 1999 as well as Audi A4 and A8 models built between 1994 and 1999 and Audi A6 models built between 1997 and 1999.