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Volkswagen Touareg recalled
Due to faulty tailgate coil springs, Volkswagen is recalling 40 examples of its 2019 Touareg large SUV.
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Contributor
Volkswagen is recalling 40 examples of its Touareg SUV due to faulty pre-compressed springs inside the power tailgate mechanism.
All of the affected models were sold in 2019, the first year the current-generation Touareg was offered in Australia.
“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,” the company says in its recall notice.
“A flying coil springs can lead to significant injuries to vehicle occupants and bystanders.”
- A total of 40 vehicles are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own one of the affected vehicles, you’ll need to contact your nearest Volkswagen dealer in order to schedule a free fix.
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Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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