Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V270000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V270000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 2,572 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER:BAL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the upper wishbone, may not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly. This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone.

Corrective Action

The dealer will tighten the ball joint bolts to the correct specifications at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V270000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-12-27T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm upper:bal

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,572

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the upper wishbone, may not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly. This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will tighten the ball joint bolts to the correct specifications at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fmq7~7vgr-m233

NHTSA ID: 79V270000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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