Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #82V016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V016000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 5,200 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A lock nut which secures the tie rod to the inner ball joint of the steering system may not have been securely fastened on some of the involved vehicles during assembly. If this condition exists and the vehicle is driven along poor roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could separate from the steering assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82V016000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1982-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:tie rod:inner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 5,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A lock nut which secures the tie rod to the inner ball joint of the steering system may not have been securely fastened on some of the involved vehicles during assembly. If this condition exists and the vehicle is driven along poor roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could separate from the steering assembly.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-892v.7nbk.e8vy

NHTSA ID: 82V016000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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