Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter VR6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, "Tire Selection And Rims." The recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 R15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). The label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).

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Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. 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.

On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.

Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will fit Passat vehicles with a new wheelhouse liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification for the Passat (facelift), Jetta 3 and Cabrio is expected to begin during January 2003; standard Passat owner notification is expected to begin during May 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.