NHTSA recall 08V-035 (08V035000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 28, 2008 - about 96 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V035000
Also written as: 08V-035
Manufacturer number: 20NA (R4)
Reported: January 28, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~96
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Touareg - 2008

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