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Arrange a VOLKSWAGEN Recall Repair

Have your VIN ready. Ask an authorized dealer to confirm your vehicle is affected and whether the free repair is available.

NHTSA campaign: 08V156000

Customer service number in this filing: 1-800-822-8987

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Bring your VIN and recall campaign number. Ask for a repair order confirming completed work. Check any do-not-drive or park-outside instructions in the original filing.

Original NHTSA repair instructions

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.