4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posted on: 2007-07-03
Description
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, tire pressure monitoring systems. The owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) written instructions.
Consequence
This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.
Corrective Action
Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required tpms information. The recall began on july 6, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes
Vw recall no. N9.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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2009-07-02
Description
Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 my 2007-2009 touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure.
Consequence
If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owner may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no.66d6/s5. Owners 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 .
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2008-01-29
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.
Consequence
This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2017-03-09
Description
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin in may 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20z4.
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.