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NHTSA : 17V151000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect 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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.