NHTSA Recall 88V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V187000; Date: Dec. 1, 1988
If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Volkswagen FOX; 1988 Volkswagen FOX; 1989 Volkswagen FOX
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 104,000
Recall Summary:
Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.
How to Fix:
Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 23, 1989
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