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