1993 VW PASSAT RECALL - #93V118000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
LOCK NUTS USED TO HOLD THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE LOCK NUTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE AXLE FROM THE SUSPENSION STRUTS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1993 - 3/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/1993 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/26/1993 |
| # Affected |
1,200 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
LOCK NUTS USED TO HOLD THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE LOCK NUTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE AXLE FROM THE SUSPENSION STRUTS. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE AXLE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TOTHE SIDE OF THE SEPARATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
| See also |
1993 VW PASSAT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1993 VW PASSAT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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