1991 VW CABRIO RECALL - #92V064000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 VW CABRIO |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1991 - 12/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/1992 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/10/1992 |
| # Affected |
890 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1991 VW CABRIO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1991 VW CABRIO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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