Recall 06V043000: Tire/Rim Label Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volkswagen/New Beetle 2006

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V043000 mfg's report date: February 08, 2006

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 906

SUMMARY:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17-inch wheels and a 2.5L engine fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles were produced with a tire information label that lists an incorrect front tire size. the correct front tire size should be listed as 225/45 R17. The inflation pressure is correct.

CONSEQUENCE:
A misprinted label could lead to fitment of improperly sized replacement tires.

REMEDY:
Owners will be provided with a new tire information label and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 24, 2006. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

NOTES:
Volkswagen recall No. M8. 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.