NHTSA Recall 90V007000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1990-01-22. An estimated 225 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND SEALING FLANGE EDGE OF THE OIL PAN.
Risk
BRACKET BREAKAGE COULD ALLOW POWER STEERING PUMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIVE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR UNEXPECTED INCREASED STEERING FORCE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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