| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790701 - 19791201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V270000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800128 | Date Received by ODI: 19791227 | Date Added to Database: 19800215 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2572 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH EACH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT TO THE UPPER WISHBONE, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE WISHBONE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE BALL JOINT BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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