Volkswagen Accessory Spoiler: Structure
Recall 22E031000 · Apr 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
275
units affected
275
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22E031000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 275
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5NA-071-644--C9A and 5NA-071-644--C9X, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 Tiguan long wheel base vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
What can happen
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Accessory Spoiler | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22E031000?
1 model: Volkswagen Accessory Spoiler (all years), about 275 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22E031000?
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
What can happen?
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.