Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V732000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V732000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 23, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V732000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.