Volkswagen Tiguan (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V262000 · Apr 25, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
7,430
vehicles affected
7,430
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V262000
- Date
- Apr 25, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,430
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Shock absorber
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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
What can happen
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V262000?
1 model: Volkswagen Tiguan (2018), about 7,430 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 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.
What can happen?
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.