NHTSARecalled Jul 21, 2014 · #14V441000
Bubbles in Fuel may Result in Engine Stall
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Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Bubbles in Fuel may Result in Engine Stall
- 2009-2014 Tiguan
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2014 Tiguan
- UPCs
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What you should 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.