If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225475-volkswagen-tiguan-2018-recall-suspension · Recall date April 25, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V262000
“VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 25, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225475-volkswagen-tiguan-2018-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 18V262000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V262000).
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, 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 42i7.
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 18V262000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2018) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 18V262000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, 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 42i7. 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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