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17V151000 Mar 8, 2017 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.

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Jun 16, 2023 Visibility/wiper

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Jun 16, 2023 Electrical System

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Jun 16, 2023 Exterior Lighting

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Jun 16, 2023 Visibility/wiper

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Jun 16, 2023 Electrical System

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Jun 16, 2023 Exterior Lighting

No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windsh...

Aug 23, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

A fuel smell is detected in my vehicle, as noted in Repair Available for Safety Recall 20Z4 – Fuel Pump FlangeCertain 2007-2010 MY Volkswagen Touareg / NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V151000.

Aug 23, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

A fuel smell is detected in my vehicle, as noted in Repair Available for Safety Recall 20Z4 – Fuel Pump FlangeCertain 2007-2010 MY Volkswagen Touareg / NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V151000.

Dec 23, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE A FAULT LIGHT STARTED FLASHING "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" ALONG WITH THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND MOVED INTO THE SLOW LANE. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND WAS ABLE TO ALLOW IT TO ROLL IT A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OV...

Dec 23, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE A FAULT LIGHT STARTED FLASHING "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" ALONG WITH THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND MOVED INTO THE SLOW LANE. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. I PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND WAS ABLE TO ALLOW IT TO ROLL IT A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OV...

Oct 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

STARTED WITH FAINT SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE ON DRIVERS SIDE. THE GAS SMELL IS STRONGEST WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SOME TIME LIKE OVER NIGHT. DEVELOPED OVERTIME THAT THE GAS SMELL BEGAN TO BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE GAS SMELL IS EXTREMELY STRONG BOTH INSIDE AND OUTS...

Oct 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

STARTED WITH FAINT SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE ON DRIVERS SIDE. THE GAS SMELL IS STRONGEST WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SOME TIME LIKE OVER NIGHT. DEVELOPED OVERTIME THAT THE GAS SMELL BEGAN TO BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE GAS SMELL IS EXTREMELY STRONG BOTH INSIDE AND OUTS...

Feb 18, 2019 Air Bags 155,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIR BAG CONTAINER. I FEAR SAFETY AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG WILL POP OUT THROUGH THE CRACKS AND CAUSE AN INJURY OR NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IF NEEDED. THE CRACKS HAVE BEEN SPREADING SLOWLY OVER TIME REGARDLESS IF...

Feb 18, 2019 Structure 155,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIR BAG CONTAINER. I FEAR SAFETY AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG WILL POP OUT THROUGH THE CRACKS AND CAUSE AN INJURY OR NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IF NEEDED. THE CRACKS HAVE BEEN SPREADING SLOWLY OVER TIME REGARDLESS IF...

Feb 18, 2019 Air Bags 155,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIR BAG CONTAINER. I FEAR SAFETY AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG WILL POP OUT THROUGH THE CRACKS AND CAUSE AN INJURY OR NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IF NEEDED. THE CRACKS HAVE BEEN SPREADING SLOWLY OVER TIME REGARDLESS IF...

Feb 18, 2019 Structure 155,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIR BAG CONTAINER. I FEAR SAFETY AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAG WILL POP OUT THROUGH THE CRACKS AND CAUSE AN INJURY OR NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IF NEEDED. THE CRACKS HAVE BEEN SPREADING SLOWLY OVER TIME REGARDLESS IF...

Sep 4, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GAS INSIDE & OUT WHETHER STILL, OR DRIVING, RUNNING OR OFF. THEN A FEW DAYS IN, FUEL, OR A GAS-SMELLING SUBSTANCE, BEGAN RAPIDLY LEAKING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ALSO COOLANT.

Sep 4, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GAS INSIDE & OUT WHETHER STILL, OR DRIVING, RUNNING OR OFF. THEN A FEW DAYS IN, FUEL, OR A GAS-SMELLING SUBSTANCE, BEGAN RAPIDLY LEAKING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ALSO COOLANT.

Aug 15, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO ACCELERATE ON THE INCLINE AND DECELERATED. NEMER MOTOR GROUP OF LATHAN, NEW YOR...

Aug 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO ACCELERATE ON THE INCLINE AND DECELERATED. NEMER MOTOR GROUP OF LATHAN, NEW YOR...

Aug 15, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO ACCELERATE ON THE INCLINE AND DECELERATED. NEMER MOTOR GROUP OF LATHAN, NEW YOR...

Aug 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO ACCELERATE ON THE INCLINE AND DECELERATED. NEMER MOTOR GROUP OF LATHAN, NEW YOR...

Jul 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,500 mi

THERE IS AN OPEN, PENDING RECALL ON THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. IT IS NOTICED BY THE SMELL OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE AND POSSIBLY INSIDE THE CABIN, MOSTLY COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR AS THE ASSEMBLY IS UNDER THE BACK SEAT ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jul 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,500 mi

THERE IS AN OPEN, PENDING RECALL ON THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. IT IS NOTICED BY THE SMELL OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE AND POSSIBLY INSIDE THE CABIN, MOSTLY COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR AS THE ASSEMBLY IS UNDER THE BACK SEAT ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jun 26, 2016 Air Bags

THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIRBAG CONTAINER. I FEAR THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE ABLE TO COME LOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY OR BECOME NON FUNCTIONAL AND THUS UNSAFE WHEN IN NEED

Jun 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIRBAG CONTAINER. I FEAR THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE ABLE TO COME LOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY OR BECOME NON FUNCTIONAL AND THUS UNSAFE WHEN IN NEED

Jun 26, 2016 Air Bags

THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIRBAG CONTAINER. I FEAR THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE ABLE TO COME LOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY OR BECOME NON FUNCTIONAL AND THUS UNSAFE WHEN IN NEED

Jun 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AIRBAG CONTAINER. I FEAR THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE ABLE TO COME LOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY OR BECOME NON FUNCTIONAL AND THUS UNSAFE WHEN IN NEED

May 4, 2016 Engine 70,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING AFTER REFILLING THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID WITH PEAK BRAND ISO 22241-1 COMPLIANT DEF THE NO START IN 450 MILE WARNING CAME ON. TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE VW DEALERSHIP REPLACES THE PUMP, HEATER, AND CONTROLLER. BUT THEY FAILED AT FLUSHING OUT THE LINES AND INJECTOR FOR WITHIN 50 MI...

May 4, 2016 Engine 70,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING AFTER REFILLING THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID WITH PEAK BRAND ISO 22241-1 COMPLIANT DEF THE NO START IN 450 MILE WARNING CAME ON. TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE VW DEALERSHIP REPLACES THE PUMP, HEATER, AND CONTROLLER. BUT THEY FAILED AT FLUSHING OUT THE LINES AND INJECTOR FOR WITHIN 50 MI...

Jul 4, 2015 Power Train 62,227 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOUAREG 2, V6 AUTOMATIC & HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH IT. I PURCHASED IT AS A PRE-OWNED VW CERTIFIED VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2012 WITH 32,423 MILES ON IT. IN MARCH OF 2013 (62227 MILES) WHILE DRIVING HOME I HAD INCREASED DIFFICULTY STEERING. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE POWER STEERIN...

Jul 4, 2015 Power Train 62,227 mi

I OWN A 2009 TOUAREG 2, V6 AUTOMATIC & HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH IT. I PURCHASED IT AS A PRE-OWNED VW CERTIFIED VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2012 WITH 32,423 MILES ON IT. IN MARCH OF 2013 (62227 MILES) WHILE DRIVING HOME I HAD INCREASED DIFFICULTY STEERING. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE POWER STEERIN...

Apr 15, 2015 Power Train 87,766 mi

ON APRIL 11, 2015, I WAS RETURNING FROM A DAY AT THE MALL WITH MY MOTHER AND CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I ENTERED A 35 MILE PER HOUR ZONE AND REDUCED MY SPEED ACCORDINGLY. MY CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD RUMBLING SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. WE FIRST THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. WE PULLED OVER...

Apr 15, 2015 Power Train 87,766 mi

ON APRIL 11, 2015, I WAS RETURNING FROM A DAY AT THE MALL WITH MY MOTHER AND CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I ENTERED A 35 MILE PER HOUR ZONE AND REDUCED MY SPEED ACCORDINGLY. MY CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD RUMBLING SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. WE FIRST THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. WE PULLED OVER...

Dec 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 81,000 mi

MY 2009 VW TOUAREG TDI EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE REDUCTANT PUMP FOR THE DIESEL EMISSION FLUID SYSTEM (DEF.) RESEARCHING FAILURE RATES OF THIS SYSTEM HAS SHOWN A VERY HIGH FAILURES OF THIS SYSTEM IN THE VW TOUAREG AND PASSAT CLEAN DIESEL APPLICATION FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 AND NEWER. PROPOSED SOLUTI...

Dec 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 81,000 mi

MY 2009 VW TOUAREG TDI EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE REDUCTANT PUMP FOR THE DIESEL EMISSION FLUID SYSTEM (DEF.) RESEARCHING FAILURE RATES OF THIS SYSTEM HAS SHOWN A VERY HIGH FAILURES OF THIS SYSTEM IN THE VW TOUAREG AND PASSAT CLEAN DIESEL APPLICATION FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 AND NEWER. PROPOSED SOLUTI...

Nov 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FLASHED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON THE DASH AND STATED SERVICE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. AS I WAS PULLING OVER TO SIDE, THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY STALLED OUT AND TURNED OFF. MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED AND I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON OR MOVE...

Nov 25, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FLASHED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON THE DASH AND STATED SERVICE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. AS I WAS PULLING OVER TO SIDE, THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY STALLED OUT AND TURNED OFF. MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED AND I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON OR MOVE...

Nov 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FLASHED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON THE DASH AND STATED SERVICE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. AS I WAS PULLING OVER TO SIDE, THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY STALLED OUT AND TURNED OFF. MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED AND I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON OR MOVE...

Nov 25, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FLASHED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ON THE DASH AND STATED SERVICE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. AS I WAS PULLING OVER TO SIDE, THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY STALLED OUT AND TURNED OFF. MY STEERING WAS COMPROMISED AND I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON OR MOVE...

Sep 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE STUMBLED (MIS-FIRED), THEN THE ENGINE LINE CAME ON AND AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THA...

Sep 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE STUMBLED (MIS-FIRED), THEN THE ENGINE LINE CAME ON AND AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THA...

May 8, 2014 Steering 31,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE EPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND SPEED DECREASED TO 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE REGAINED ACCELERATION AFTER THE EPS LIGHT SHUT OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE ...

May 8, 2014 Steering 31,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE EPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND SPEED DECREASED TO 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE REGAINED ACCELERATION AFTER THE EPS LIGHT SHUT OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE ...

Jul 17, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FROM MY HOME, I WAS COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN FOR A HIGH SPEED ROAD. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED AND I HAD LOSS OF ALL POWER. BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS STEERING (LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING). THE C...

Jul 17, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FROM MY HOME, I WAS COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN FOR A HIGH SPEED ROAD. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED AND I HAD LOSS OF ALL POWER. BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS AND STOP THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS STEERING (LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING). THE C...

Nov 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,400 mi

DRIVING FROM COLUMBIA, SC TO CHARLESTON, SC AND REFUELED IN SUMMERVILLE. 20 MILES LATER ON THE HIGHWAY @40MPH, ENGINE STARTED HIGH PITCHED HUMMING NOISE THEN LOST POWER (WENT INTO LIMP MODE) WHEN ACCELERATOR PUSHED. GOT IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION "ENGINE FAILURE, SERVICE NOW" AND FORTUNATELY ABLE TO ...

Nov 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,400 mi

DRIVING FROM COLUMBIA, SC TO CHARLESTON, SC AND REFUELED IN SUMMERVILLE. 20 MILES LATER ON THE HIGHWAY @40MPH, ENGINE STARTED HIGH PITCHED HUMMING NOISE THEN LOST POWER (WENT INTO LIMP MODE) WHEN ACCELERATOR PUSHED. GOT IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION "ENGINE FAILURE, SERVICE NOW" AND FORTUNATELY ABLE TO ...

Aug 10, 2011 Steering 10,365 mi

SUBJECT VEHICLE IS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2 EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L GASOLINE ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. USA VERSION. HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM EMITS ABNORMAL GROWLING AND GROANING NOISES WHEN AMBIENT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURES CLIMB ABOVE 85F. STEERING INPUT RESISTANC...

Aug 10, 2011 Steering 10,365 mi

SUBJECT VEHICLE IS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2 EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L GASOLINE ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. USA VERSION. HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM EMITS ABNORMAL GROWLING AND GROANING NOISES WHEN AMBIENT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURES CLIMB ABOVE 85F. STEERING INPUT RESISTANC...