NHTSA Recall 14V441000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2014-07-21. An estimated 151,389 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 24AV/2W
Notes
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.