Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Model Touareg Hybrid made by Volkswagen got 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V195000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 07/02/2010 to 02/03/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 256 | 04/28/2011 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/29/2011 | 03/29/2011 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from july 2, 2010, through february 3, 2011. the certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
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| TB-15-12-01 | 07/23/2012 | 10045560 | Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |