Recall 03V-156
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1998 to 1999 Volkswagen Jetta: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-156
- Reported
- April 23, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 9,811 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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).
The risk
Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Jetta 1998 to 1999