Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V274000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V274000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 arteon vehicles Includes 149 affected units, TPMS May Misidentify the Affected Tire/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 arteon vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 arteon vehicles. the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44r2.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V274000
Report Received Date: 2021-04-21T00:00:00
Subject: Tpms may misidentify the affected tire/fmvss 138
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 149

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 44R2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 arteon vehicles. the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Consequence Summary: The tpms may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44r2.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 21V274000
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Created At: 1742808662
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