NHTSA recall 03V-154 (03V154000)

tires recall reported April 22, 2003 - about 11 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V154000
Also written as: 03V-154
Manufacturer number: WD
Reported: April 22, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~11
Component: tires

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING INDEX 93H; HOWEVER, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES WITH THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.

Why it is dangerous

THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES HAVING THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES WITH THE PROPER SIZE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 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 VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-154 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 2002

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