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NHTSARecalled Jul 21, 2014 · #14V441000

Bubbles in Fuel may Result in Engine Stall

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice