NHTSA Recall 03V155000: Labels (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,243 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Volkswagen Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WN |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | April 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 PSI) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3 PSI). The label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).
Safety risk
Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantially under inflated tires puts the consumer at risk for a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began september 29, 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 1-800-893-5298.
Notes
VW recall no. Wn.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 03V155000
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.