NHTSA Recall 03V154000: Tires
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V154000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WD |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sedans and station wagons equipped with 4.0l w8 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles are equipped with tires of the maximum load rating index 93h; however, they should have been equipped with tires with the load rating index 97h.
Safety risk
These vehicles should have been equipped with tires having the load rating index 97h.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four tires with the proper size tires. Owner notification began september 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. Wd.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V154000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.