Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V235000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V235000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 6,579 affected units, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V235000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-05-28T00:00:00

Subject: Engine control module (ecm) software update

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 6,579

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24M9/R7

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.

Corrective 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-v2vr-6p49.3bxd

NHTSA ID: 08V235000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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