A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension

Date Announced
MAR 23, 2022
Vehicles Affected
10,119
Volkswagen Recall #
42L8
NHTSA Campaign #
22V176000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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