Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V154000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 11 affected units, VW/FMVSS 110/LOAD RATING/TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sedans and station wagons equipped with 4.0l w8 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles are equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93h; however, they should have been equipped with tires with the load rating index 97h.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all four tires with the proper size tires. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V154000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fmvss 110/load rating/tires

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WD

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain sedans and station wagons equipped with 4.0l w8 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles are equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93h; however, they should have been equipped with tires with the load rating index 97h.

Consequence Summary: These vehicles should have been equipped with tires having the load rating index 97h.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all four tires with the proper size tires. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-mxwm_dmcv.axkf

NHTSA ID: 03V154000

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Created At: 1742808662

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