NHTSA recall 87V063000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V063000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-05-08 |
| Owners notified | 1987-06-12 |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Units potentially affected | 10000 |
What is wrong
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
What can happen
AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 1986-12-01 to 1987-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 1986-12-01 to 1987-04-01. |
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