2008 VW TOUAREG RECALL - #08V035000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 VW TOUAREG |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/30/2007 - 12/12/2007 |
| Recalled on |
1/29/2008 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
96 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes |
VWOA RECALL NO. 20N4 (R4).CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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