Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Volkswagen Group of America – Fuel Filter Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
| Report Received Date | 09/20/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V583000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 20Ai |
| Potentially Affected | 73941 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V583000) |
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