Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V162000

Wheels

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-10-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V162000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
138
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-20
Owners notified
1988-10-20

Defect description

UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.

Safety risk

PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen FOX1987

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.