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- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
- Risk
- A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have rear suspension knuckles that may corrode, crack, and break on the left or right side. A broken knuckle can cause a loss of stability, which raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect both rear suspension knuckles and replace one or both if needed. The repair is free of charge. A second notice will follow once remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 42L8.
Check your VIN for open recalls using the NHTSA recall lookup tool, and schedule a dealer appointment as soon as the remedy is available.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 20212022 |