Recall 21V853000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report Date
20211103
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.