Vw Touareg: If The Rear Lid Is Opened And Manually Pushed Up Too Far The Electric Spindle Drive Can Suddenly Separate And Expand

Volkswagen Touareg Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 209 Touareg vehicles because the electric spindle drive for the rear lid can separate and expand if the lid is manually pushed open too far. Affected vehicle owners should have the drive unit inspected and replaced if necessary. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
VW
Product
Vehicles: VW TOUAREG. Units affected: 209
Reason
If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand. Remedy: The drive unit(s) for the rear lid are to be checked and if within the affected rangereplaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-10-13
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/077d181e-d6c2-44da-b316-cee6c051b5d7