Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V312000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V312000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 4 affected units, FMVSS 138 TPMS SENSOR, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012, cc vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)." the factory installed wheels and tires were replaced at the port with accessory wheels and tires that were not equipped with the proper tpms sensors.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will replace the tpms sensors with the proper sensors to make the tpms system of the vehicles compliant with fmvss 138. As of june 1, 2011, volkswagen has contacted all affected customers to schedule the repairs free of charge. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V312000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-06-06T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 138 tpms sensor

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 44J4/XO

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012, cc vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)." the factory installed wheels and tires were replaced at the port with accessory wheels and tires that were not equipped with the proper tpms sensors.

Consequence Summary: With the incorrect tpms sensors, drivers will receive a constant warning from the tire pressure monitor system. The system alerts the driver but, due to incorrect tpms sensors, the system cannot determine if the vehicle tires are properly inflated. This increases the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will replace the tpms sensors with the proper sensors to make the tpms system of the vehicles compliant with fmvss 138. As of june 1, 2011, volkswagen has contacted all affected customers to schedule the repairs free of charge. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9izu~6epu-y2dd

NHTSA ID: 11V312000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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