Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V311000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V311000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 20, 2015 Includes 2,957 affected units, Incorrect Pressure Information/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 20, 2015

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 20, 2015. these vehicles may be equipped with certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01a5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V311000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-26T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect pressure information/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,957

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01A5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 20, 2015. these vehicles may be equipped with certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01a5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 63.48

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NHTSA ID: 15V311000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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