Recall 06V043000: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Report received

Feb 9, 2006

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

906vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Volkswagen Beetle124 complaints