NHTSA recall 19V241000
Equipment · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan lwb vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V241000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.