Recall 08V035000: Fuel Supply Line Leakage

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volkswagen/Touareg 2008

MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN OF America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 18, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V035000 N/A

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners may contact VWOA at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTES:
VWOA recall No. 20N4 (R4). Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.