Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V063000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-05-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V063000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
10,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-05-08
Owners notified
1987-06-12

Defect description

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.

Safety risk

AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Golf1987
Volkswagen GTI1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.