Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V064000

Suspension: front: control arm

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-05-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V064000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
890
Reported to NHTSA
1992-05-01
Owners notified
1992-06-10

Defect 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.

Safety risk

THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Cabrio1991

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.