VW recalling 281,000 vehicles due to defect

Washington : The US branch of embattled German carmaker Volkswagen announced yesterday it was recalling 281,000 vehicles to fix a faulty fuel pump in another blow to the company’s image.

While the number is far smaller than the 11 million cars worldwide recalled in the “dieselgate” emissions cheating scandal, including about 600,000 vehicles in the United States, news of another problem comes as the company is trying to restore its image with customers.

The company informed US regulators that it is recalling 2009-2016 CC luxury sedans, and 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagons due to problems with the fuel pump.