NHTSA Recall 17V137000: Labels (equipment)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,875 vehicles. It affects 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V137000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01B8 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V137000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2017 |
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.