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2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1345388
Internal NHTSA #	10938953
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	TIGUAN
Model Year	2012
File date	30/12/16
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The rear door (tailgate) does not latch nor lock. When it is closed, the catch does not engage and there is no noise from the locking motor. So the door remains open when driving or parking. This is the serious safety issue. I also found a lot of complaints and fault reports from other volkswagen owners over the internet.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52636
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CUPERTINO, CA
VIN pattern	WVGBV7AX6CWXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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