VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1987: TIRES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | VANAGON | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-07-01 | 1988-05-06 | 1988-05-13 |
Production Dates: 1987-04-01 - 1987-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Consequence
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS/TIRES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND CAMPER TYPE VEHICLES.
