A recall notice for Volkswagen Touareg 2019 supplied by Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd as if the tailgate is opened and manually pushed up too far the pre-compressed coil springs may become detached from the boot strut and detach with great force from the mounting.
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd - VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 2019
recall information
Recall number
REC-004990
Campaign number
55L6
Original published date
4 November 2021
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Touareg
Year range
2019
Affected units
40
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
REC-004990-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 779 bytes)
What are the defects?
If the tailgate is opened and manually pushed up too far the pre-compressed coil springs may become detached from the boot strut and detach with great force from the mounting.
What are the hazards?
A flying coil springs can lead to significant injuries to vehicle occupants and bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Owners can contact their nearest Volkswagen Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out at no cost.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volkswagen Dealership
Contact phone
1800 504 076
Contact email
recalls@myvw.com.au
Contact website
https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealeropens an external website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
