Volkswagen recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Accessory Spoiler
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22E031000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 275
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- XE99
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.