NHTSA Recall 80V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V155000; Date: Nov. 28, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 25
Recall Summary:
The lockwasher for the two bolts holding the left and right axle strut to the axle bearing housing, as well as the bolt holding the wishbone to the crossmember, may have been improperly manufactured. Some of these washers are too brittle. This may lead to breakage due to excess carbon deposits.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lock washers at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; front axle bolt lock washer. Consequences of defect: should this happen, the attachment bolt/nut combinationwould lose its proper torque. This could possibly result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 24, 1980
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