Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Touareg Hybrid Vehicles, Manufactured From July 2, 2010, Through February 3, 2011. The Certification Labels On These Vehicles Contain Incorrect Tire Pressure Information And Therefore Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TOUAREG HYBRID
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V195000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Incorrect Tire Pressure Information Could Lead To An Owner Improperly Inflating The Vehicle Tires. Driving On Improperly Inflated Tires Can Lead To Premature Tire Wear And Possibly A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Overlay Containing The Correct Tire Pressure Information Onto The Existing Vehicle Certification Label Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before April 19, 2011. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20100702
End Of Manufacture
20110203
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
256
Date Owners Notified
20110428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110329
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110