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NHTSA recall 06V043000

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Volkswagen Beetle

Reported Feb 9, 2006906 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number M8Built Oct 4, 2005 – Jan 28, 2006

The defect

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17-inch wheels and a 2.5L engine fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were produced with a tire information label that lists an incorrect front tire size. the correct front tire size should be listed as 225/45 R17. The inflation pressure IS correct.

The risk

A misprinted label could lead to fitment of improperly sized replacement tires.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with a new tire information label and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Beetle
2006

Notes

Volkswagen recall no. M8.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.