Your 2017 Jetta's VIN markings on the body and the VIN plate near the windshield may not match, which is a problem with the way the vehicle was certified.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your vehicle may not meet safety and regulatory standards, which could potentially lead to issues with registration or even affect your ability to sell the vehicle in the future.
Free Fix
Don't worry, Volkswagen will fix this for free. They've already started notifying owners and replacing the vehicles, and you can contact them at 1-800-893-5298 or reference number 06A8 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.
Your vehicle may have a label with incorrect tire information, which could cause you to overload it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, it might affect how it handles on the road, or cause tire damage, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the incorrect label with a new one for free. They'll notify you when it's time for the fix and do the work at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your 2017 Jetta has a tire information label with incorrect information, which might cause you to overload the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, it could affect how it handles, leading to tire damage, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix this for free by installing a new tire information label at a dealership. They'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta 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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers 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 01B8