Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V154000 Reported April 22, 2003

Vw/fmvss 110/load rating/tires

Q: What is recall 03V154000?

NHTSA recall 03V154000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on April 22, 2003. It addresses: Vw/fmvss 110/load rating/tires. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V154000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 22, 2003

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V154000 or campaign WD.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V154000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V154000?

NHTSA recall 03V154000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on April 22, 2003. It addresses: Vw/fmvss 110/load rating/tires. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V154000 or the manufacturer campaign number WD. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.