CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The nut holding the lower ball joint on each front wheel may be loose or improperly tightened. If the nut loosens, the lower ball joint can separate, which can cause steering, traction, or other stability problems and raises the risk of a crash.
The owner's notice advises not to drive the vehicle until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, if needed, clean the thread in the ball joint. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer.
To find out whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, then contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 40N4.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |
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