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Volkswagen lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process

NHTSA campaign 18V-262 · Reported April 25, 2018 · 7,430 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Tiguan
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,430
REMEDY
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the rear shock absorber. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process

WHY IT MATTERS

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-262.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Volkswagen Tiguan

What changed

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