Volkswagen Touareg: Fuel system, gasoline

Date

March 8, 2017

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Touareg (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

20908

What can happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 3, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

20Z4

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V151000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.