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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V154000 Component: Tires Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America Inc. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Volkswagon |
Model: Passat |
Recall Date: 04/11/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain sedans and station wagons equipped with 4.0-liter W8 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire Selection And Rims." The affected vehicles are equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93H; however, they should have been equipped with tires with the load rating index 97H.Consequence Summary: There is no summary currently available.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace all four tires with the proper size tires. Owner notification is expected to begin June 2, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. |
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