NHTSA recall 17V-151 (17V151000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 8, 2017 - about 20,908 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V151000
- Also written as
- 17V-151
- Manufacturer number
- 20Z4
- Reported
- March 8, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~20,908
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-151 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.