| NHTSA Recall # | 122389 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V151000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20Z4 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Date of notification | 03/08/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/09/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 23/03/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 08/03/17 |
| Report created | 09/03/17 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 20908 |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began august 3, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20z4. |
| 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). |