1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall 35548 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V155000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	WN
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Golf
Year:	1998
Component:	Equipment:other:labels
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/1997
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/1998
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	4243
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	09/29/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	04/22/2003
Date Added To File:	04/24/2003
Regulation Part #:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #:	110
Defect Summary:	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).
Consequence Summary:	Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantially under inflated tires puts the consumer at risk for a crash.
Corrective Action:	Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. owner notification began september 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. wn.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 Volkswagen Golf Equipment:other:labels Recall