An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine RPM may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.

Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (18)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 2008
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 6-10-2008
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Revised Questions & Answers - 6-10-2008
• Revised Remedy Instructions and TSB - June 2008
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - May 2008
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Revised Remedy Instructions and TSB - May 2008
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Revised Questions & Answers - 5-22-2008
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Amended Defect Notice - June 2008
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 5-21-2008

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