VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V159000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-26 | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-12 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-08 - 2017-05-24
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10F7
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base "LWB" vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
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.
