NHTSA recall 87V162000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V162000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-10-20 |
| Owners notified | 1988-10-20 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Units potentially affected | 138 |
What is wrong
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.
What can happen
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
The remedy
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS.
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1987-01-01 to 1987-07-01. |
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