Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #77V239000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V239000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 14,750 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The end of the swing lever shaft of the steering system on the involved vehicles is threaded for the purpose of securing it to the frame of the vehicle with the aid of a spring washer and nut assembly. The end of this thread runs out into a circular groove. Under extreme steering forces applied during low speed maneuvers, the shaft could break at the point of the circular groove.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V239000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1977-12-28T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 14,750

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The end of the swing lever shaft of the steering system on the involved vehicles is threaded for the purpose of securing it to the frame of the vehicle with the aid of a spring washer and nut assembly. The end of this thread runs out into a circular groove. Under extreme steering forces applied during low speed maneuvers, the shaft could break at the point of the circular groove.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: N/A

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5hxx~iqm9~mvtg

NHTSA ID: 77V239000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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