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  NHTSA Recall 08V035000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V035000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008

This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc

Affected Units:: 96

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.

icon2 How to 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.

icon4 Recall 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.

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.