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Recall 12V-331

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle: Tires.

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-331
Reported
July 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
83 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The risk

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volkswagen's safety recall number is 44k8/w4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed](tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles