| NHTSA Recall # | 63167 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 03V266000 |
| MFG Compaign # | WS |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of notification | 10/10/03 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 25/07/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 25/07/03 |
| Report created | 01/08/03 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 670 |
| Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed tpms wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring. |
| Consequence summary | If this happens, the tpms wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative tpms, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the tpms wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-893-5298. |
| Recall notes | Vw recall no. Ws. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |