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Volkswagen Passat Recall 17V509: Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 17V509, reported August 16, 2017, 280,915 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Electrical power to the fuel pump control module can be interrupted, which may cause the fuel pump to fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while you are driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump control module free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. For questions, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 20AE.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the free repair at an authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V509Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen CC20092010201120122013201420152016
Volkswagen Passat20062007200820092010
Volkswagen Passat Wagon20062007200820092010