OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 18V324000

NHTSA campaign 18V324000 covers 1 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 2,473 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received May 16, 2018 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 18V324000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 18V324000 says

NHTSA campaign 18V324000 identifies SUSPENSION and states that 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.

Defect summary

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

Consequence summary

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.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 18V324000

For NHTSA campaign 18V324000, the filed corrective action says: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.

Owner notification: May 30, 2018
Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component groups: SUSPENSION

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 18V324000

RecallRoad links 1 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 18V324000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

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