Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V156000 Reported September 18, 1991

Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 5,900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V156000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
5,900
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 18, 1991

Defect Summary

The vehicle capacity weight was inadvertently omitted from placard located inside the gas filler door, as required by fmvss 11o.

Safety Consequence

Vehicles fail to meet the requirements of fmvss 110.

Corrective Action

New labels containing the vehicle capacity weight will be affixed to the vehicles.

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 91V156000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V156000

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

What is recall 91V156000?

NHTSA recall 91V156000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on September 18, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme. The recall affects approximately 5,900 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 91V156000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.