Volkswagen is recalling about 1,300 2022 Tiguan SUVs. The vehicles may have a loose brake line fitting that could cause a sudden loss of braking power.
VW believes the defect affects less than 1.5% of 2022 Tiguans. A loose fitting, the automaker explains, could cause brake fluid to leak. Only the right front brake is affected. The remaining three brakes would still be able to stop a car even if all the fluid drained. But the car would require a longer braking distance than the driver was accustomed to, which could contribute to an accident.
A simple adjustment fixes it – dealers will tighten the affected fitting and top off brake fluid if any has leaked. Recall repairs are always free.
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