NHTSA Recall 11V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V195000; Date: Mar. 29, 2011
Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. Driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 256
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from July 2, 2010, through February 3, 2011. The certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 19, 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 2011
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