NHTSA recall 08V035000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 08V035000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 20NA (R4) |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Reported | 2008-01-28 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 96 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
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.
Notes
VWOA RECALL NO. 20N4 (R4).CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | Built 2007-11-30 to 2007-12-12. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TT 21 18 01 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.