2008 Volkswagen Touareg recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.
💥 The risk
This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during february 2008. Owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V035000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20NA (R4)
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 96
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-8987
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Nov 30, 2007 – Dec 12, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Vwoa recall no. 20N4 (R4).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.