Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 17V-583 · 2004–2007 Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-583 covers 73,941 2004–2007 Volkswagen Touareg for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V583000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10,967 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 18, 2003 to November 30, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.