| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19870401 - 19871101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880701 | Date Received by ODI: 19880506 | Date Added to Database: 19880513 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 130 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA. |
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Consequence:
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY. |
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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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