Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V156000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V156000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 9,811 affected units, VW/FMVSS 100/TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INCORRECT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. it should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). the label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began september 29, 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 1-800-893-5298.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V156000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-04-23T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fmvss 100/tire inflation pressure incorrect

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 9,811

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WP

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. it should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). the label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).

Consequence Summary: Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began september 29, 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 1-800-893-5298.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-5h4h~mruu.wwhi

NHTSA ID: 03V156000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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