Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 151, 389 Tiguan SUVs due to fuel pump problem, which may cause stalling.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2009-2014 Tiguan SUVs.
What causes the possible fuel pump problem?
Gas bubbles may form in the fuel system, and these bubbles could lead to reduced fuel pump performance and pressure. This may happen due to winterized fuel with high vapor pressure being used in the warmer months. Stalling and increase of a crash may occur.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners affected by the recall on August 19, 2014. VW will update the electronic control module software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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