NHTSA Recall # | 126584 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V159000 |
MFG Compaign # | 10F7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ENGINE |
Date of notification | 26/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/05/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/03/18 |
Report created | 12/03/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |