Due to a defective main fuse, in the event of an accident involving airbag deployment, the fuel pump is not switched off as intended. As a result, the fuel pump could continue conveying fuel, increasing the risk of fire.
The Volkswagen Tiguan models with a 2.0 TDI Biturbo engine affected by this recall were manufactured between 28 August 2017 and 21 June 2018.
Volkswagen recall code: 97DM
Source: Rapex Alert 31/2019 A12/1162/19
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
