NHTSA Campaign 17V583000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 20, 2017 · 73,941 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2004 73,941
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2005 73,941
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2006 73,941
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2007 73,941

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V583000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.