Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V226000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V226000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 tiguan and 2018-2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles Includes 6,553 affected units, Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 tiguan and 2018-2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan and 2018-2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 3, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 66n5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V226000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-04-06T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficiently attached spoiler may separate
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 6,553

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 66N5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan and 2018-2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 3, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 66n5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 65.08

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SID: row-i5s4_fyam_s5vr
NHTSA ID: 22V226000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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