AUDI FOX 1987: WHEELS
| Make : AUDI | Model : FOX | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1987-01-01 - 1987-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V162000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-10-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 1987-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 138 | ||
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Summary:
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS. |
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