VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V732000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-23 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-08 - 2017-05-24
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51H5
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
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.
