Volkswagen Recalls Rear Hatch Spoilers for 2018-2022 Tiguan Vehicles
Volkswagen is recalling rear hatch spoilers for 2018-2022 Tiguan long wheel base vehicles because incorrect installation instructions may cause the spoiler to detach.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may separate and increase crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 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. The recall is due to incorrect installation instructions which may result in the accessory rear hatch spoiler being insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle while driving, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the spoiler free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- STRUCTURE:BODY recall
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Body / Accessories
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 275
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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