VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1987: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V187000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | FOX | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-02-23 | 1988-12-01 | 1988-12-09 |
Production Dates: 1986-01-01 - 1988-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT DESIGNED TO USE SURFACE FRICTION MAY LOOSE THIS FRICTION IF GREASE OR OIL IS PRESENT ON THE CONESHAPED SURFACE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
IF THE ABOVE CONDITION IS PRESENT AND THE STEERING WHEELNUT IS TORQUED LOWER THAN SPECIFIED, BREAK OF THE FRICTION LOCK COULD RESULT INLOOSENING AND SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLES AND CLEAN FRICTION SURFACE AND INSTALL A SPRING RETAINER, REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WITH A SELF LOCKING NUT.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
