Vehicle recall 08V035000 · January 28, 2008
2008 Volkswagen Touareg
On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 February 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2008
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20NA (R4)
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 96
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Touareg (2008): 2008
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