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.

Engine

Date Announced

MAR 08, 2018

Vehicles Affected

4

Volkswagen Recall #

10F7

NHTSA Campaign #

18V159000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 15, 2018 Subject: Safety Recall 10F7 Engine Support Bolts – USA ONLY Certain 2018 MY Volkswagen Tiguan LWB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject Engine Support Bolts – USA ONLY Release Date 03/15/2018
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-1