VOLKSWAGEN ACCESSORY SPOILER 9999: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22E031000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ACCESSORY SPOILER NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-03 2022-04-06 2022-04-07

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: XE99

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 275

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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.