2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT (18V324000)
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.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiguan |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Campaign number | 18V324000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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 |
| Report received | 16/05/2018 |
| Do not drive | True |
| Source | NHTSA |
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