Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19910801 - 19911201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V064000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920610 | Date Received by ODI: 19920501 | Date Added to Database: 19920512 |
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 | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 890 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING. |
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Consequence:
THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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