Recall Alert: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

By Jennifer Geiger
September 13, 2017
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The affected vehicles use summer tires that do not conform to federal standards. Incorrect tires could increase the risk of an accident.

Volkswagen will notify owners starting in September, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owners can call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.

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