Category: Recalls

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant – 2011-2016 Volkswagen

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V329
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected 252

 

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

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40N4 – Lower Ball Joint Separation – 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V324
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 360

 

Lower Ball Joint Separation

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.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen 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.

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69W6 – Incorrectly Folded Front Seat-Mounted Air Bag – 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V325
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 548

 

Incorrectly Folded Front Seat-Mounted Air Bag

If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

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20AW – Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301 – 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V284
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 278

 

Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”

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Safety Recall 42i7 – Rear Shock Absorbers – 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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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

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