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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Base 4dr V6
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All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Recall Details
Issued: 2017-09-22
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
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.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
RESOLUTION
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.
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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.
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.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
RESOLUTION
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.
To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Volkswagen directly for assistance
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