Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V176000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles Includes 10,119 affected units, Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. a second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. the left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V176000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-03-23T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension knuckle may break
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 10,119

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 42L8
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. a second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. the left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Consequence Summary: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.03

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NHTSA ID: 22V176000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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