| NHTSA Recall # | 67756 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V248000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 66D6/S5 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of notification | 31/08/09 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 02/07/09 |
| Report created | 02/07/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 14416 |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 my 2007-2009 touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. |
| Consequence summary | If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owner may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. |
| Recall notes | Volkswagen recall no. 66d6/s5. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |