NHTSA recall 14V-441 (14V441000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 21, 2014 - about 151,389 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V441000
- Also written as
- 14V-441
- Manufacturer number
- 24AV/2W
- Reported
- July 21, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~151,389
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-441 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.