NHTSA Campaign 17V151000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 8, 2017 · 20,908 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2007 | 20,908 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2008 | 20,908 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2009 | 20,908 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG | 2010 | 20,908 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.