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

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2018 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V324000
Report Received Date: 2018-05-16T00:00:00
Subject: Lower ball joint separation
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 2,473

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 40N4/40N5
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 99.72

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NHTSA ID: 18V324000
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Created At: 1742808662
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