VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-20 | 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-06 |
Production Dates: 2016-06-30 - 2016-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01B8
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4875
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110
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."
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
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.
