2008 VW TOUAREG RECALL - #17V151000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 VW TOUAREG |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/14/2006 - 3/23/2010 |
| Recalled on |
3/9/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/3/2017 |
| # Affected |
20,908 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 VW TOUAREG Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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