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Recall 17V-136

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-136
Reported
March 2, 2017
Vehicles affected
797 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk

Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles