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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V312000

2012 Volkswagen Cc — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Published June 9, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V312000, published June 9, 2011 and initiated June 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Cc — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

What's the hazard

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." THE FACTORY INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE PORT WITH ACCESSORY WHEELS AND TIRES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER TPMS SENSORS.

What to do

VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS WITH THE PROPER SENSORS TO MAKE THE TPMS SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLES COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 138. AS OF JUNE 1, 2011, VOLKSWAGEN HAS CONTACTED ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
CC
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Volkswagen Cc — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V312000 on June 9, 2011. Reported hazard: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." THE FACTORY INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE PORT WITH ACCESSORY WHEELS AND TIRES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER TPMS SENSORS.

What should I do if I have this product?

VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS WITH THE PROPER SENSORS TO MAKE THE TPMS SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLES COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 138. AS OF JUNE 1, 2011, VOLKSWAGEN HAS CONTACTED ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: CC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)