Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22E031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22E031000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5na-071-644--c9a and 5na-071-644--c9x, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 tiguan long wheel base vehicles Includes 275 affected units, Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5na-071-644--c9a and 5na-071-644--c9x, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 tiguan long wheel base vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5na-071-644--c9a and 5na-071-644--c9x, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 tiguan long wheel base 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. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22E031000
Report Received Date: 2022-04-06T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficiently attached spoiler may separate
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 275

Details

MFR Campaign Number: XE99
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5na-071-644--c9a and 5na-071-644--c9x, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 tiguan long wheel base 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. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 1.09

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NHTSA ID: 22E031000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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