01B9 – Incorrect Tire Label Information – 2017 Volkswagen Beetle & Jetta GLI

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V136

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected  797

Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110

Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in March 2017.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Volkswagen’s number for the recall is 01B9.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in March 2017.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Volkswagen’s number for the recall is 01B8

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.

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