NHTSA recall 12V331000

Tires · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

July 16, 2012report date

83units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles."

Why it matters: Due to an error at the factory, the affected vehicles were produced with summer tires that are possibly not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection & rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles." In addition, customers may be unaware that their…

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V331000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.