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VehicleMay 16, 20182,473 affected

Volkswagen recall: Suspension

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V324000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owners notified
May 30, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
2,473
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 31, 2017 to Apr 3, 2018
Part
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Maker's own recall number
40N4/40N5

Notes

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.

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