Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V136000 Reported March 2, 2017

Incorrect tire label information/fmvss 110

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 797 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V136000
Manufacturer Campaign
01B9
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
797
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 2, 2017
Completion Rate
54.90

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V136000 or campaign 01B9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V136000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V136000?

NHTSA recall 17V136000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 2, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect tire label information/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 797 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01B9. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.