Volkswagen nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the control arm lower ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-324.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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