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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta recall: labels

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 2, 2017. It covers about 797 vehicles.

vehicles affected
797
reported
Mar 2, 2017
owners notified
Mar 30, 2017

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI 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."
Risk
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will 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 01B9.

Recall number 17V136000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V136000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta labels?

Yes. Recall 17V136000, reported on March 2, 2017, covers about 797 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V136000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will 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 01B9.

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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