Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V583000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 73,941
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 18, 2003 to Nov 30, 2006
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- 20Ai
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 5, 2021
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 16, 2018
- Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 8, 2017
- Volkswagen recall: Tires Apr 26, 2016
- Volkswagen recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 24, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.