Tires - Vehicle Inspection After A Blowout: Overview
Group: 44Number: 01-02
Date: June 27, 2001
Subject:
Inspecting Surrounding Area on Vehicle for Damage if Customer Has Experienced a Tire Blow-Out
Model(s):
All
Supersedes T.B. Group 44 number 01-01 dated Apr. 24, 2001
Service
If a customer has experienced a tire blow-out or has operated the vehicle with a deflated tire until it is severely damaged or destroyed:
- Inspect the wheel well and surrounding area for damage to parts such as the wheel liner, ABS sensor wires (if equipped), brake lines, hoses, etc which a damaged tire may have caused.
- In addition, if the affected tire is the right rear tire, make sure to inspect the fuel tank and filler neck for abrasion damage and leakage.
- Repair any damage found or damaged part.
- Report all tire related fuel system damage to The Volkswagen Technicians Helpline at 1-800-678-2389.
- Refer to the customer letter as shown for additional information.