2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Published April 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V243000, published April 26, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.
What to do
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- TOUAREG
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V243000 on April 26, 2016. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TOUAREG.