Vw Tiguan: The Wall Thickness Of The Fuel Tank May Not Be To Specification

Volkswagen is recalling 106 Tiguan and Touran vehicles in the United Kingdom because some fuel tanks have walls that are thinner than required in certain areas. The affected vehicles will need to have their fuel tanks replaced. This is classified as a Class II recall.

Recalling firm
VW
Product
Vehicles: VW TIGUAN, VW TOURAN. Units affected: 106
Reason
The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold. Remedy: For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-12-18
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/537dcb08-204e-47ce-b246-d38f45e1897a