NHTSA recall 07V-285 (07V285000)

equipment recall reported June 25, 2007 - about 3,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V285000
Also written as: 07V-285
Manufacturer number: N9
Reported: June 25, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~3,100
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) TO WARN DRIVERS OF SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED TPMS INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-285 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Touareg - 2008

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