TiresRecall 03V-143 · 2001 Audi A6

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 03V-143 covers 1,360 2001 Audi A6 for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3601 model

ReportedApr 7, 2003Owners notified Sep 19, 2003

Complaints since7Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi A62001

Built from November 1, 2000 to July 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.