NHTSA recall 22V-176: Suspension

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 23, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Suspension recall

22V-176
March 23, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Safety risk
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V176000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 23, 2022
ComponentSuspension
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 Taos6 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Tiguan5 recalls total

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