NHTSA recall 17V509000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volkswagen CC and 2 more
Reported Aug 16, 2017280,915 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 20AEBuilt Jun 11, 2008 – Dec 24, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.