Recall 03V-143
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 2001 Audi A6: Tires.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-143
- Reported
- April 7, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 1,360 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.
The fix
Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began on september 19, 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 audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
VW recall no. Lv.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Audi A6 2001