Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V280000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V280000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 4,218 affected units, VW/FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKET, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. one of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V280000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-09-20T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/front control arm bracket

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 4,218

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. one of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.

Consequence Summary: The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. as the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-txke.9zh3~2vv8

NHTSA ID: 00V280000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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