Volkswagen 2017 Jetta: Incorrect Tire Label May Cause Overloading Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2017 Jetta vehicles with incorrect tire labels that could lead to overloading, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for a free corrected label.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles that have incorrect tire information labels. This could cause the vehicle to be overloaded, potentially leading to tire damage and a crash. Affected owners should contact Volkswagen for a free corrected label. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226486-volkswagen-2017-jetta-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226486-volkswagen-2017-jetta-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V137000
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“Volkswagen 2017 Jetta: Incorrect Tire Label May Cause Overloading Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226486-volkswagen-2017-jetta-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V137000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V137000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's tire information label shows incorrect data, which may lead the driver to overload the vehicle. Overloading can cause tire damage and affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with incorrect tire information labels are affected. Drivers who frequently overload their vehicles are at higher risk of tire damage and crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a tire information label on your 2017 Jetta that shows incorrect data. The recall began March 30, 2017, and affects vehicles that do not comply with FMVSS 110 tire standards.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get a free corrected tire information label.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V137000 (February 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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