NHTSA recall 19V-241 (19V241000)
equipment recall reported March 27, 2019 - about 8 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V241000
- Also written as
- 19V-241
- Manufacturer number
- 01D2
- Reported
- March 27, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~8
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. 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
The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-241 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.