NHTSA Recall 77V246000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V246000; Date: Dec. 30, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 68,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the roller bearing inside the steering gear box could become dislocated. This could cause looseness and excessive play in the steering system.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a lock plate to ensure that the roller bearing stays in its designed position, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering bearing lock plate. Consequences of defect: this condition could affect steering control, possiblyleading to a loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: if excessive free play is noticed in the steering system, the vehicleshould not be driven and the dealer should be contacted immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1978
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