Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #88V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V187000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 104,000 affected units, STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V187000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1988-12-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:wheel and column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 104,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Consequence Summary: If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

Corrective Action: Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 88V187000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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