NHTSA Recall # | 130787 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V509000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20AE |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 26/06/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/02/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/06/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/08/17 |
Report created | 17/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 280915 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 volkswagen cc, 2006-2010 passat and passat wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ae. |
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). |