Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling 4,079 My 2008 Passat And 2,500 My 2009 Tiguan Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 2.0T Fsi Ulev Ii Engines. These Vehicles Have An Engine Control Module (Ecm) Containing Software That May Not Properly Control Engine Idle With The Air Conditioning Turned On. In Rare Cases, The Ecm May Unexpectedly Increase Engine Rpm.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TIGUAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V235000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
An Engine Surge Caused By An Unexpected Increase In Engine Rpm May Surprise The Vehicle Operator And Can Result In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Update The Ecm Software Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 30, 2008. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20071228
End Of Manufacture
20080417
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6579
Date Owners Notified
20080530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080528
Make Campaign Number
24M9/R7