Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V058000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 8,350 affected units, STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V058000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-04-04T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:wheel and column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 8,350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.

Consequence Summary: If the upper locking bolt holding the steering assembly's universal joint loosens, it can render the steering system inoperative and cause an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nr9t-qnth.rh6t

NHTSA ID: 94V058000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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