| NHTSA Recall # | 68 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V043000 |
| MFG Compaign # | M8 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 27/02/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 04/10/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/01/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/02/06 |
| Report created | 14/02/06 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 110 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 906 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Recall notes | Volkswagen recall no. M8. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |