Volkswagen Touareg (2007-2010): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V151000 · Mar 8, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20,908
vehicles affected
20,908
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V151000
- Date
- Mar 8, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,908
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2007-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Touareg | 2007-2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V151000?
1 model: Volkswagen Touareg (2007-2010), about 20,908 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V151000?
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 began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.