2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Tires
Published July 16, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 16, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V331000, published July 16, 2012. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Tires.
What's the hazard
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."
What to do
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Tires recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V331000 on July 16, 2012. Reported hazard: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."
What should I do if I have this product?
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2012. 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: BEETLE.