1987 VW GTI RECALL - #87V063000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 VW GTI |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1986 - 4/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
5/11/1987 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/12/1987 |
| # Affected |
10,000 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. |
| See also |
1987 VW GTI Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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