2018 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #18V324000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
Information provided by the
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 |
7/31/2017 - 4/3/2018 |
| Recalled on |
5/21/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
2,473 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened. |
| Consequences |
A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, 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 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed. |
| 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, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
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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