NHTSA Recall 87V162000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1987-10-20. An estimated 138 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Risk
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS.
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