NHTSA recall 21V-853: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported November 3, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-853
November 3, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V853000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateNovember 3, 2021
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Fixed over the airNo

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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Affected vehicles

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan5 recalls total

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