Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TIGUAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
14V441000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070701
End Of Manufacture
20140630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
151389
Date Owners Notified
20140819
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140721
Make Campaign Number
24AV/2W