Transport Canada Recall - 2021580 - VOLKSWAGEN
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
SUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Structure
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN
Issue
Issue:
On one vehicle, a damaged roof may have been repaired with an incorrect part. As a result, the vehicle may not perform as designed in a severe crash. In particular, the roof could deform more than normal and the restraint system (head curtain airbag) may not work properly.
Safety Risk:
An incorrect roof repair could lead to an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the roof reinforcement.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65291
Transport Canada
ID
2021580
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