NHTSA Recall 22V176000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V176000; Date: Mar. 23, 2022
a broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Volkswagen Taos; 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,119
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. the left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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