NHTSA Recall 79V270000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V270000; Date: Dec. 27, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 2,572
Recall Summary:
The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the upper wishbone, may not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly. This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone.
How to Fix:
The dealer will tighten the ball joint bolts to the correct specifications at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: vans. System: suspension; front ball joint bolts. Consequences of defect: separation of the ball joint from the wishbone couldcause loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 1980
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