NHTSA campaign 81V106000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 81V106000
THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS DUE TO AN IMPROPER MACHINE SET-UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Reported 09/09/1981
Repair
THE TIE ROD ENDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Components
- Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly
Affected years and models
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