Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Tiguan Vehicles Manufactured January 22, 2015, To March 20, 2015. These Vehicles May Be Equipped With Certification Labels That Are Missing The Required Tire Pressure Information And They May State Incorrect Weight And Loading Information. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TIGUAN
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V311000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Labels Have Incorrect Weight And Loading Information, The Operator May Overload The Vehicle Which Could Cause Vehicle Instability, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Correct The Information On The Certification Label, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 12, 2015. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 01A5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150122
End Of Manufacture
20150320
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2957
Date Owners Notified
20150612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150526
Make Campaign Number
01A5
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567