CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles built between January 22, 2015 and March 20, 2015 may have a certification label that is missing the required tire pressure information and that states incorrect weight and loading information.
If the label lists the wrong weight and loading limits, the driver could overload the vehicle without realizing it. An overloaded vehicle can become unstable, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 01A5), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2015 |
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