NHTSA Recall # | 138212 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V262000 |
MFG Compaign # | 42i7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
Date of notification | 30/05/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/01/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/03/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/04/18 |
Report created | 30/04/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7430 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen tiguan long wheelbase (lwb) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process |
Consequence summary | If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |