Recall
Volkswagen Passat — 17V509000
NHTSA ID
17V509000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2017-08-16
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
280,915
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20AE
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.