The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 2 recalls, both involving tires fitted with a lower load rating than the 4.0L W8 engine requires, meaning the tires may be unable to safely support the vehicle's weight. This affects W8-powered sedans and station wagons. The tires installed carry a load index of 93H, while the correct specification calls for 97H-rated tires, which are rated to handle greater weight. Tires operating beyond their rated load capacity can wear unevenly, overheat, or fail, particularly under heavy loads or sustained highway driving.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle has tires with a load rating of 93H, but it should have tires rated 97H to meet federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four tires with the correct load rating tires at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
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What can fail
The vehicle has tires rated for a lower load capacity (93H) than the vehicle requires (97H), which doesn't meet safety standards.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace all four tires with ones that have the correct load rating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
