2021 VW ARTEON RECALL - #21V274000
RECALL FOR TIRES : PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 VW ARTEON |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/25/2021 |
| # Affected |
149 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." |
| Consequences |
The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, CRITICAL FASTENERS
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, INFOTAINMENT, SOFTWARE
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