NHTSA recall 17V-509 (17V509000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 16, 2017 - about 280,915 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V509000
- Also written as
- 17V-509
- Manufacturer number
- 20AE
- Reported
- August 16, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~280,915
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Why it is dangerous
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-509 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.