Tiguan
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0861/19 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0450*; type: AD, BW; sales description: Tiguan, Tiguan LWB/Allspace |
| Published | 14 June 2019 |
Risk Description
The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective. Consequently, the trailer hitch might not be correctly locked and could swing out, causing the trailer to drop while the vehicle is in motion.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car under VW's recall code: 66K4. Vehicles with a retrofitted trailer hitch are also affected.