2007 VW TOUAREG RECALL - #17V583000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2007 VW TOUAREG |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/18/2003 - 11/30/2006 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/2018 |
| # Affected |
73,941 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai. |
| 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 |
2007 VW TOUAREG Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2007 VW TOUAREG Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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