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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225473-volkswagen-tiguan-2018-recall-suspension · Recall date May 16, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V324000
“VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 16, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225473-volkswagen-tiguan-2018-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 18V324000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V324000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 18V324000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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