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1989 VW FOX Recall - Campaign #88V187000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1989 VW FOX RECALL - #88V187000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT DESIGNED TO USE SURFACE FRICTION MAY LOOSE THIS FRICTION IF GREASE OR OIL IS PRESENT ON THE CONESHAPED SURFACE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1989 VW FOX
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 1/1/1986 - 11/1/1988
Recalled on 12/9/1988
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/23/1989
# Affected 104,000
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
 
Description STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT DESIGNED TO USE SURFACE FRICTION MAY LOOSE THIS FRICTION IF GREASE OR OIL IS PRESENT ON THE CONESHAPED SURFACE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
Consequences IF THE ABOVE CONDITION IS PRESENT AND THE STEERING WHEELNUT IS TORQUED LOWER THAN SPECIFIED, BREAK OF THE FRICTION LOCK COULD RESULT INLOOSENING AND SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Corrective action REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLES AND CLEAN FRICTION SURFACE AND INSTALL A SPRING RETAINER, REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WITH A SELF LOCKING NUT.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
See also 1989 VW FOX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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