On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
Recall Launch Date
2022-05-30
Recall No.
R/2022/166
Models Affected
TIGUAN
Manufacturer Ref
42L7
VIN Start
WVGZZZ5NZMM142931
VIN end
WVGZZZ5NZNM011793
Build Start
23/07/2021
Build end
20/09/2021
Vehicle numbers (UK)
305
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