VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V853000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19Q4
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1285
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
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.
