Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2015 Tiguan may have incorrect or missing tire pressure and weight information on its certification label, which is required for safety.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle with incorrect information, it could become unstable and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix the label for free by correcting the information, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.
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