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November 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V853000
Improperly Tightened Brake Pipe Nut
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V853
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,285
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 19Q4.
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.
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