2018 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #18V159000
RECALL FOR ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/8/2017 - 5/24/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/26/2018 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened. |
| Consequences |
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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