Volkswagen Recall 17V151000: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA recall 17V151000 · announced March 8, 2017 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 20,908 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.