NHTSA Recall # | 141383 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V241000 |
MFG Compaign # | 01D2 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 16/04/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/12/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/01/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/03/19 |
Report created | 28/03/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 110 |
Estimated number of affected units | 8 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 tiguan lwb vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. 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 | The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01d2. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |