Recall 07V-285: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 25, 2007, covering about 3,100 vehicles.
The problem
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (Tpms) written instructions.
The risk
This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (Tpms) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.
The fix
Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required TPMS information. The recall began on july 6, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes
Vw recall no. N9.customers 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V285000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-285?
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (Tpms) written instructions.
How is recall 07V-285 fixed?
Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required TPMS information. The recall began on july 6, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.