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Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.

Documents (8)

• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - USA
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 3, 2017 Subject: Advance Notice – Safety Recall 20Ai – Fuel Filter Flange Certain 2004-2007 MY Volkswagen Touareg
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 08, 2018 Subject: Repair Available for Safety Recall 20Ai – Fuel Filter Flange Certain 2004-2007 MY Touareg
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI

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