2018 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #18V262000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SHOCK ABSORBER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/15/2018 - 3/10/2018 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
7,430 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process |
| Consequences |
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ENGINE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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