Recall 08V-235
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2008 Volkswagen Passat and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-235
- Reported
- May 28, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 6,579 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine RPM may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen recall no. 24m9/r7.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2008
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2009