NHTSA Recall 03V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V156000; Date: Apr. 23, 2003
Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta; 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 9,811
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims. " the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0. 1 bar (1. 45 psi) too low. It should be 2. 5 bar (36. 3 psi). The label recommends 2. 4 bar (34. 8 psi = 35 psi).
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began September 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall Notes:
Vw recall no. Wp. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2003
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