2008 Volkswagen R32 Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2008
Volkswagen R32 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Volkswagen R32 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 Volkswagen R32
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $32,990| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 18 MPG city / 23 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 6 Speed Semi-Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | All Wheel Drive |
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2008 R32 Recalls
MAR 20, 2009 | Recall ID#
38705
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES. WHEN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH AMBIENT... More Details
MAR 20, 2009 |
R32
| Recall ID#
38705
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 20, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
R32 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5000 |
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Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES. WHEN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH AMBIENT...
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Consequence:
A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC 20P6/S2
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SEP 24, 2007 | Recall ID#
69330
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED... More Details
SEP 24, 2007 |
R32
| Recall ID#
69330
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 24, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
R32 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED...
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Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Q8
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