| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : FOX | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19870101 - 19870701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V162000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881020 | Date Received by ODI: 19871020 | Date Added to Database: 19871026 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 138 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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