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Recall 11V-312

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Volkswagen CC: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-312
Reported
June 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
4 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012, cc vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." the factory installed wheels and tires were replaced at the port with accessory wheels and tires that were not equipped with the proper TPMS sensors.

The risk

With the incorrect TPMS sensors, drivers will receive a constant warning from the tire pressure monitor system. The system alerts the driver but, due to incorrect TPMS sensors, the system cannot determine if the vehicle tires are properly inflated. This increases the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will replace the TPMS sensors with the proper sensors to make the TPMS system of the vehicles compliant with fmvss 138. As of june 1, 2011, volkswagen has contacted all affected customers to schedule the repairs free of charge. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volkswagen safety recall no. 44j4/xo.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles