VW has some unhealthy information for house owners of the 2022 Taos, saying a brand new recall due to a difficulty with the gasoline pump.

The German automobile producer has revealed that the gasoline supply module contained in the gasoline tank may break whereas the SUV is being pushed. This may set off a Examine Engine and/or EPC mild on the instrument panel and will end in a sudden lack of energy. Importantly, VW says that the gasoline supply module difficulty doesn’t set off a gasoline leak.

The Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) notes {that a} sudden lack of energy can result in a crash. Impacted VW Taos fashions have been manufactured between March 24, 2021, and August 11, 2021, with a complete of 15,874 automobiles being recalled.

VW’s recall discover reveals that the gasoline supply module may break for considered one of three causes. It may get caught because of a small hole between the impeller and casing, it could get caught due to a deformed impeller, or it may get caught due to international items of aluminum and zinc.

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VW first turned conscious of a possible difficulty in December final 12 months when it was knowledgeable by the NHTSA about complaints of Taos automobiles stalling whereas driving. It was shortly decided that the gasoline pump difficulty was the reason for the issues.

Sellers and house owners of affected fashions will probably be knowledgeable of the recall on or earlier than Could 26. Sellers will probably be instructed to switch the affected gasoline supply unit at no cost to prospects. The carmaker can even provide a reimbursement plan for individuals who have already paid to have the difficulty fastened.