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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V583
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 73,941
Fuel Filter Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Summary
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.
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.
Parts are not currently available, but owners will be notified of the recall beginning November 19, 2017.
A second notice will be sent when remedy parts become available.
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.
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