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HighNHTSA·19V241000·Announced 2019-03-27

Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Tiguan LWB for Inaccurate Tire Information Label

Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles because the tire information label contains inaccurate dimension and pressure specifications, which may increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (incorrect tire specifications increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or the installation of a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tire Labeling
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TIGUAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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