NHTSA Recall 14V441000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V441000; Date: Jul. 21, 2014
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 151,389
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24av/2w.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 2014
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