Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine control module (ECM) software may not properly control engine idle when the air conditioning is on, which can cause the engine to unexpectedly increase RPM.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to an engine surge that might surprise you while driving and cause a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will inspect and update the ECM software to fix the issue at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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