NHTSA campaign 90V007000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 90V007000
POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND SEALING FLANGE EDGE OF THE OIL PAN.
Reported 01/22/1990
What can happen
BRACKET BREAKAGE COULD ALLOW POWER STEERING PUMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIVE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR UNEXPECTED INCREASED STEERING FORCE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.
Components
- Steering: Hydraulic power assist system
Affected years and models
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