NHTSA Recall 80V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V140000; Date: Oct. 23, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 3,200
Recall Summary:
Tire labels written in french were inadvertently affixed to vehicles in u. S. . This fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, " tire selection and rims".
How to Fix:
The dealer will correct the involved vehicles prior to their first retail sale by installing the correct labels.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: equipment; certification labels (tires). Consequences of defect: omission of a tire label written in english couldresult in the selection of incorrect tire and rim replacement parts. This wouldcreate an unsafe driving condition which could lead to an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1980
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