NHTSA Recall 08V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V235000; Date: May. 28, 2008
An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Volkswagen Passat; 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 6,579
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 0t fsi ulev ii engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. 24m9/r7. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2008
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