2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: lower ball joint
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2018. It covers about 2,473 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,473
- reported
- May 16, 2018
- owners notified
- May 30, 2018
- related complaints
- 10
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 18V324000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 18V324000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 18V324000, reported on May 16, 2018, covers about 2,473 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V324000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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