Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V136000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles Includes 797 affected units, Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles. the affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. the recall began march 30, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for the recall is 01b9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V136000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-03-02T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect tire label information/fmvss 110

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 797

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01B9

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles. the affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Consequence Summary: Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. the recall began march 30, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for the recall is 01b9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 54.9

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NHTSA ID: 17V136000

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