NHTSA Recall 81V103000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 1981-09-09. An estimated 7,400 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 567 TITLE 49. THE EXISTING LABELS HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION DESCRIBING THE VEHICLE AS A "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE" AND AN "INCOMPLETE VEHICLE". IN ADDITION, THE TIRE SELECTION LABELS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL AFFIX THE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO THE VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION ON LABELS COULD RESULT INSELECTION OF IMPROPER REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CONSEQUENT UNSAFE VEHICLEOPERATION.