2008 VW Tourag
2009 Vollkswagen Toureage
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V248000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,416
Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 14,416 Model Years 2007, 2009, and 2009 TOUAREG VEHICLES. THE FASTENING STRUTS ON THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT WEDGES TO THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER.
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