NHTSA recall 21V-651: Fuel System, Gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported August 20, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

21V-651
August 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Safety risk
A fuel leak may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V651000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 20, 2021
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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