VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1987: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V063000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-06-12 | 1987-05-08 | 1987-05-11 |
Production Dates: 1986-12-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence
AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.
