Recall Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / FOX / 1987
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 27834 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: VOLKSWAGEN |
| Recalled Component Id: 000005087000014484000000309 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: FOX | Model Year: 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V162000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: WHEELS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1987 | End date of Manufacturing: Jul, 01 1987 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 138 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Oct, 20 1988 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Report Received Date: Oct, 20 1987 |
| Record Creation date : Oct, 26 1987 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing. | Consequence Summary: Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air. |
| Corrective Summary : Install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels. | Recall Notes: System: wheelsvehicle description: passenger cars with alloy sport wheels. |
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