Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V324000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V324000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen tiguan and tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles Includes 2,473 affected units, Lower Ball Joint Separation, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 volkswagen tiguan and tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles
Defect 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.
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.