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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V312📅 Jun 9, 2011

2012 Volkswagen CC recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

With the incorrect TPMS sensors, drivers will receive a constant warning from the tire pressure monitor system. The system alerts the driver but, due to incorrect TPMS sensors, the system cannot determine if the vehicle tires are properly inflated. This increases the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V312000
Manufacturer recall #
44J4/XO
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
4
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 1, 2011
Built
Nov 8, 2010 – Dec 16, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Volkswagen safety recall no. 44J4/xo.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V312 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V312?

2012 Volkswagen CC. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.