Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V331000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V331000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 83 affected units, IMPROPER TIRES/FMVSS 110 AND 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 beetle vehicles. some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles."
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 12, 2012. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 12V331000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-07-16T00:00:00
Subject: Improper tires/fmvss 110 and 139
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 83
Details
MFR Campaign Number: 44K8/W4
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 beetle vehicles. some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles."
Consequence Summary: Due to an error at the factory, the affected vehicles were produced with summer tires that are possibly not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection & rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles." in addition, customers may be unaware that their vehicle is equipped with summer performance tires. Summer tires have different grip and performance characteristics. These issues may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 12, 2012. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-sjjm_w5fj-fre7
NHTSA ID: 12V331000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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