Volkswagen CC, Passat, Passat Wagon: Fuel pump

Date

Aug. 16, 2017

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen CC (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Volkswagen Passat (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Volkswagen Passat Wagon (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Potentially affected

280915

What can happen

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

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

June 26, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

20AE

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V509000

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.