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Safety recall · 88V076000

Tires Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on May 6, 1988. It covers about 130 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V076000
Reported
May 6, 1988
Vehicles
130
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570r14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6j x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.

The risk

Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.

The fix

REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.

Contacts

System: wheels/tires.Vehicle description: van and camper type vehicles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V076000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Volkswagen Camper04F
1988 Volkswagen Camper02D
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon137F
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon34D

Questions

Is the 88V076000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V076000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V076000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on May 6, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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