| NHTSA Recall # | 127465 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V583000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20Ai |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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). |