Volkswagen recall: Tires
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 beetle vehicles. Some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles."
What could happen
Due to an error at the factory, the affected vehicles were produced with summer tires that are possibly not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection & rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles." in addition, customers may be unaware that their vehicle is equipped with summer performance tires. Summer tires have different grip and performance characteristics. These issues may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Beetle 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V331000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 16, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 83
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires
- Maker's own recall number
- 44K8/W4
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 105
Notes
Volkswagen's safety recall number is 44k8/w4.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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.