NHTSA recall 03V143000
Tires
Audi A6
Reported Apr 7, 20031,360 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number LVBuilt Nov 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2001
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7L engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91Y by 19KG.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all five tires. owner notification began on september 19, 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 audi at 1-800-822-2834.