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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V262
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 7,049
Rear Shocks may have Poor Welds
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 42i7.
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.
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VOLKSWAGEN DEALER COMMUNICATION
Advance Notice – Safety Recall 42i7 – Rear Shock Absorbers
| This notice is for: | Dealer Principal General Manager Sales Managers |
Service Manager Parts Manager Service Consultant |
Warranty Administrator Technicians |
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| Date: | May 03, 2018 | |||
| Issue: | In affected vehicles, a lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect supplier welding process. If a failure occurs, the lower loop of a rear shock absorber may detach from the base cup and destabilize the vehicle, potentially resulting in a crash without warning. | |||
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| Precautions: | If the recall condition is occurring, the driver may hear noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving. If this happens, the driver should stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the vehicle towed to the dealership and inspected. | |||
| Parts Department: | Parts information will be provided when recall repair instructions are released. | |||
| Notes: |
New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. |
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VOLKSWAGEN DEALER COMMUNICATION
May 03, 2018
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