Volkswagen Recall 17V583000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 17V583000 · announced September 20, 2017 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 73,941 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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

• 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
• 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

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