Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V137000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta 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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,875 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V137000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 02, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V137000 |
| Units affected: | 4,875 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta 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."
- Consequeces:
- Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8
- 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.