Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V043000 Reported February 9, 2006

Tire information label/fmvss 110

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 906 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
M8
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
906
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 9, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17-inch wheels and a 2.5l engine fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were produced with a tire information label that lists an incorrect front tire size. the correct front tire size should be listed as 225/45 r17. The inflation pressure is correct.

Safety Consequence

A misprinted label could lead to fitment of improperly sized replacement tires.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a new tire information label and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V043000 or campaign M8.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V043000

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

What is recall 06V043000?

NHTSA recall 06V043000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on February 9, 2006. It addresses: Tire information label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 906 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number M8. 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.