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September 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V732000
Roof Reinforcement May Impair Side Air Bags
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V732
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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