2015 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #15V311000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/22/2015 - 3/20/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/26/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/12/2015 |
| # Affected |
2,957 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5. |
| 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 |
2015 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2015 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2015 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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