2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recall: labels
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on March 29, 2011. It covers about 256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 256
- reported
- Mar 29, 2011
- owners notified
- Apr 28, 2011
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from july 2, 2010, through february 3, 2011. The certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. Driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 11V195000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V195000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid labels?
Yes. Recall 11V195000, reported on March 29, 2011, covers about 256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V195000?
Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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