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Curtain airbag
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period there is a possibility that one or several faulty curtain airbags may have been fitted in the vehicle.
On the affected vehicles the left and/or right curtain airbag must be replaced.
Lever for seat height adjustment
Volkswagen AG has established that on VW Tiguan vehicles of a limited production period there is the possibility that because of a faulty protective felt in the event of a front crash a tear in the seat belt on the front seats could occur. In the event of an accident the seat belt could get caught in the side lever for seat height adjustment. The faulty protective felt on the lever for the seat height adjustment can cause the seat belt to tear in the event of a front crash. A torn seat belt increases the risk of severe or deadly injuries in the event of accidents.
For safety reasons the replacement of the faulty protective felt on the lever to the seat height adjustment of your vehicle is necessary. Until the check do not use your vehicle with the front seats in a seat position that is far back and low down. Otherwise there is a risk that the seat belt could tear in the event of a front crash and the risk of severe or deadly injuries is increased.
Curtain Airbag
In Tiguan Allspace vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers
Replace curtain airbag
Takata Front airbag
The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
Replace airbag
SPORADIC MALFUNCTIONS IN A PRESSURE CASTING SYSTEM CAUSED INDIVIDUAL REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS TO BE FITTED WITH OXIDE INCLUSIONS
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.
On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION
The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.
The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.
A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED
A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.
The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
A WELDING TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF THE DRIVER SEATMAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PERFORMED
A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.
The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.
THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF THE BACKREST FRAME OF THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED
There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.
On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
THE ROOF SPOILER CAN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE
The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.
The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.
THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced
WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE
Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.
Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced
A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.
TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
A WRONG MULTIPLE FUSE WAS INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRONICS BOX
An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box.
The incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced
POSSIBLE CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT SEATS
There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found
TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED
A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.
The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR
Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
AIRBAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY FOLDED WHEN PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE WAS PRODUCED
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants.
On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.
FRONT SWIVEL JOINT NUT INCORRECTLY SECURED ON WHEEL BEARING HOUSING (LEFT AND RIGHT)
On affected vehicles the nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost.
The nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT BE CORRECT THICKNESS
The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.
The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
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