VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V441000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-19 | 2014-07-21 | 2014-07-21 |
Production Dates: 2007-07-01 - 2014-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24AV/2W
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 151389
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
