NHTSA recall 17V-136 (17V136000)
equipment recall reported March 2, 2017 - about 797 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V136000
- Also written as
- 17V-136
- Manufacturer number
- 01B9
- Reported
- March 2, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~797
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Why it is dangerous
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-136 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.