NHTSA recall 03V156000
Equipment · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8L vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." The recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). The label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).
Why it matters: Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.
The fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began September 29, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V156000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.