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March 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V176000
Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V176
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,119
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 42L8.
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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