CarRecallWatch- Component
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- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2.
- 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
The tire information label on certain vehicles contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. This means the vehicle may not meet federal tire selection requirements. Following this label, an owner could inflate tires improperly or install a tire of the wrong size, and either situation can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen has notified owners of this issue. Dealers will install a corrected tire information label at no cost to the owner.
If you own a 2019 Tiguan LWB, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website, and contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with recall number 01D2 for more information. Until the label is corrected, confirm the correct tire size and inflation pressure in your owner's manual or on the tire placard on the driver's door jamb.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 |
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