NHTSA Recall 81V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V106000; Date: Sep. 9, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 4,800
Recall Summary:
The left and right outer tie rod ends of the steering system may have circumferential cracks due to an improper machine set-up in the manufacturing process.
How to Fix:
The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks. System: steering; tie rod ends. Consequences of defect: if a vehicle having a cracked tie rod is driven overrough roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could loosen andeventually the outer shell would separate from its ball socket. This couldresult in loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 1981
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