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 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 V10 TDI

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MSRP: $68,340
Invoice: $62,785

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 15    HWY: 20    CMB: 17
Engine/Fuel: 10 Cyl Dsl
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sport Utility,SPE,Crossover, CUV
Drive Type: 4WD-FT

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $68,340
  • Invoice Price: $62,785
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 60
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 60000
  • Rust (Month): 144
  • Rust (Mileage):  

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 2 Turbochargers With Intercooler
  • Turbocharged Diesel 5.0-Liter, 90-Degree V10, 20-Valve, SOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 310@3750, Torque Of 553@2000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 5.0L V10
  • Displacement (CC): 4921
  • Fuel System: EFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 310@3750
  • Torque @ RPM: 553@2000
  • Turbo: Y
  • Compression ratio: 18.0
  • Cylinders: 10
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 3750
  • Bore X Stroke: 3.19x3.76
  • Fuel Type: Dsl

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 65.2
  • Track Rear: 65.7
  • Ground Clearance (in): 8.7
  • Overall Length (in): 187.2
  • Overall Width (in): 75.9
  • Overall Height (in): 68.0
  • Wheelbase (in): 112.4
  • Curb weight (lbs): 5825
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 5
  • Headroom front (in): 38.7
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.3
  • Leg room front (in): 41.3
  • Leg room rear (in): 35.6
  • Shoulder room front (in): 57.7
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 57.4

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Option
  • Bumper Step Up: Standard
  • Front Air Dam: Standard
  • Metallic Paint: Standard
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Standard
  • Rear Spoiler: Standard
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: N/A
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Adaptive Low Beam and High Beam Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Time Delay
    • Chrome Air Intake
    • Chrome Grille
    • Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes and Door Sills
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front Air Dam
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Front Halogen Foglights
    • Headlight Washers
    • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
    • Perimeter Lighting Located On Exterior Mirrors and Headlights
    • Rear Spoiler
    • Rear Step Up Bumper
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: N/A
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Option
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
    • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: N/A
  • CD Changer: Option
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: Option
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: N/A
  • Subwoofer: Option
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna
    • Equalizer
    • Premium VI AM/FM Radio With 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; Sirius(TM) Satellite Radio
    • Radio Data System
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Standard
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: Option
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: Standard
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Standard
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On
    • Battery Gauge
    • Clock
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Interior Temperature Gauge
    • Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Include Exterior Mirrors and Seat
    • Multi-Color Instrumentation Display
    • Oil Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Trip Computer
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Stop Watch, and Trip Odometer
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Standard
  • Cornering Lights: N/A
  • Daytime Running Lights: Standard
  • Fog Lights: Standard
  • Halogen Headlights: N/A
  • Headlight Washers: Standard
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Removable/Convertible Top: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: N/A
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Standard
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: N/A
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: N/A
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels, 19-In. X 9-In.
    • SBRP275/45R19 108V, All-Season Tires
    • Temporary Full-Size Spare Tire
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: Standard
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: N/A
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: Standard
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Standard
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: Standard
  • Rear Wiper: Standard
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Electrochromic Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Memory and Passenger Side Automatic Tilt-Down
    • Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
    • Flip-Up Liftgate Window
    • Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Front Dual Sunvisors
    • Front Green Tinted Glass
    • Heated Washer System
    • Manual Sunshade Located On Sunroof
    • Manual Sunshades Located On Side Windows
    • Power Window Lockout
    • Power Windows With Front Dual One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
    • Rain Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Rear Privacy Glass
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Automatic Locking Retractors
  • Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Flashers and Disconnects Battery
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Electronic Parking Aid
  • Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front and Rear Pretensioners With Front Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front Crumple Zone
  • Front Side Airbags
  • L A T C H
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Rollover Sensor
  • Side Curtain Protection(TM) Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
  • Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
  • Power Liftgate Lock/Unlock
  • Radio Anti-Theft
  • Selective Unlocking
  • Valet Lockout
  • Vehicle Anti-Lockout
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Engine Immobilizer and Exterior Monitoring
  • Wheel Locks
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • 4XMOTION(TM) Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
  • Center Locking Differential
  • Electronic Brake Assistance
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Electronic Stabilization Program ESP(R) Vehicle Stability Control System
  • Front Power 350-mm X 34-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 330-mm X 28-mm Vented Disc Brakes
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Hill Start Control
  • Traction Control Controlled By ABS
  • Transfer Case

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*Fuel Economy Guide

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  • The fuel economy calculations assume annual mileage of 15,000 miles, 45% of which is highway miles and 55% city miles and fuel costs of $2.79 per gallon. These figures can be adjusted to more accurately reflect your driving style and fuel costs in your area:

     






 

*NHTSA Test Results

Get crash test results, service bulletins, and product recalls for every Volkswagen Diesel model.

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    Crash Test Data for 2008 Volkswagen Diesel

    Volkswagen Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2008 EosNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2008 GLI
    2008 GTI
    2008 GTINot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not Tested
    2008 Jetta
    2008 Jetta
    2008 New BeetleNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2008 New Beetle
    2008 Passat
    2008 Passat
    2008 R 32 Special EditionNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2008 Rabbit
    2008 RabbitNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not Tested
    2008 Touareg 2Not Tested

     

    Service Bulletins for 2008 Volkswagen Diesel

    2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2
    Bulletin Number: PDI - TOUAREG TE
    "Touareg Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has pu
    Bulletin Number: TT 90-11-10
    Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This in

     

    Recalls for 2008 Volkswagen Diesel

    2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:11/05/2007 - 12/20/2007
    Potential Units Affected:510

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.

    Consequence:

    IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:06/30/2005 - 10/30/2009
    Potential Units Affected:228236

    Defect Description:

    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

    Consequence:

    IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:10/18/2004 - 09/21/2007
    Potential Units Affected:340000

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.

    Consequence:

    NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:06/15/2005 - 11/29/2008
    Potential Units Affected:25594

    Defect Description:

    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX.

    Consequence:

    IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:03/01/2006 - 06/30/2009
    Potential Units Affected:228236

    Defect Description:

    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

    Consequence:

    IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:02/21/2008 - 04/28/2008
    Potential Units Affected:6579

    Defect Description:

    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.

    Consequence:

    AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
    Manufacturer:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:659493

    Defect Description:

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Action:

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Manufacturer:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
    Manufacture Dates:02/15/2005 - 06/01/2010
    Potential Units Affected:280915

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
    Manufacturer:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
    Manufacture Dates:11/02/2006 - 05/27/2009
    Potential Units Affected:363713

    Defect Description:

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Consequence:

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Action:

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:01/01/2007 - 06/30/2007
    Potential Units Affected:3100

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

    Consequence:

    THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) TO WARN DRIVERS OF SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS.

    Action:

    OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED TPMS INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates:11/30/2007 - 12/12/2007
    Potential Units Affected:96

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
    NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY
    Manufacturer:VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:14416

    Defect Description:

    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 14,416 MY 2007-2009 TOUAREG VEHICLES. THE FASTENING STRUTS ON THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.

    Consequence:

    IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT WEDGES TO THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
    2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Manufacturer:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
    Manufacture Dates:09/14/2006 - 03/23/2010
    Potential Units Affected:20908

    Defect Description:

    Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.

    Consequence:

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Action:

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.

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