VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V324000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-30 | 2018-05-16 | 2018-05-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-07-31 - 2018-04-03
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40N4/40N5
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2473
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
