1988 VW FOX RECALL - #88V187000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 VW FOX |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1986 - 11/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/1988 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/23/1989 |
| # Affected |
104,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1988 VW FOX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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