NHTSA Campaign 17V583000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 17V583000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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 17V583000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V583000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.