Other: labelsRecall 80V-140 · 1981 Volkswagen Jetta
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 80V-140 covers 3,200 1981 Volkswagen Jetta for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TIRE LABELS WRITTEN IN FRENCH WERE INADVERTENTLY AFFIXED TO VEHICLES IN U.S.. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, " TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST RETAIL SALE BY INSTALLING THE CORRECT LABELS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS (TIRES).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OMISSION OF A TIRE LABEL WRITTEN IN ENGLISH COULDRESULT IN THE SELECTION OF INCORRECT TIRE AND RIM REPLACEMENT PARTS. THIS WOULDCREATE AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1980 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.