The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V509000·Announced 2017-08-16

Volkswagen Recalls CC and Passat Models Due to Fuel Pump Control Module Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2006-2016 CC, Passat, and Passat Wagon vehicles because a fuel pump control module defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump control module) that can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat, and 2006-2010 Passat Wagon vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the fuel pump control module where an interruption of electrical power may cause the fuel pump to fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 280,915 vehicles in total.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN CC, PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
280,915

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • CC
  • PASSAT
  • PASSAT WAGON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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