Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
There's a potential issue with the brake system in your 2022 Tiguan. The nut that holds the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well might not be secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pipe nut is loose, brake fluid can leak out, making it take longer to stop your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A Volkswagen dealer will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut if necessary, and this service is completely free of charge. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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