Recall 03V-143: 2001 Audi A6

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2003, covering about 1,360 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-143
Report date
Apr 7, 2003
Vehicles affected
1,360
Owners notified
Sep 19, 2003

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.

The fix

Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began on 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 audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

Vw recall no. Lv.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
ComponentTires
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V143000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A62001All years

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 03V-143?

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45r 17 91y by 19kg.

How is recall 03V-143 fixed?

Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began on 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 audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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.