2012 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #14V441000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/19/2014 |
| # Affected |
151,389 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling. |
| Consequences |
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2012 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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