NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V441000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Published July 21, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2014
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- TIGUAN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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