Issue ID | 1385395 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10995705 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TOUAREG |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 03/04/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The top of the fuel filter housing cracked and was leaking fuel. This housing is underneath the rear seat behind the driver's seat. The cracks weren't related to usage of the vehicle or an accident. It appears to be general deterioration of the plastic. This is the same problem covered by vw recall 20z4 or nhtsa reference #17v151000. However those only cover vehicles back to 2007. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAVANNAH, FL |
VIN pattern | WVGZG77L55DXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 15/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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