NHTSA Recall # | 127467 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V583000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20Ai |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TOUAREG |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 09/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/02/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/09/17 |
Report created | 22/09/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 73941 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 9, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ai. |
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). |