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🧸 Product FR September 26, 2022

volkswagen, vw — touran voiture de tourisme

l’épaisseur des parois du réservoir de gaz pourrait être réduite au-dessous des exigences, par corrosion. les réservoirs de gaz peuvent éclater, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures.

Volkswagen Touran vehicles may have gas tanks with walls thinner than required due to corrosion, which could cause the tanks to burst and increase injury risk.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Volkswagen Touran cars. The gas tank walls may be too thin because of rust. This can make the tank burst and hurt people.

What's happening? Volkswagen has fixed this problem. They will check and repair the tanks if needed.

Does this affect me? If you own a Touran, your car might be one of those affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volkswagen dealer or repair shop. Ask them to check your tank.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’épaisseur des parois du réservoir de gaz pourrait être réduite au-dessous des exigences, par corrosion. les réservoirs de gaz peuvent éclater, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures.

First published
September 26, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48398/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
volkswagen, vw — touran voiture de tourisme. Volkswagen Touran vehicles may have gas tanks with walls thinner than required due to corrosion, which could cause the tanks to burst and increase injury risk.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 26, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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