Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #93V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V006000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 152,000 affected units, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.

Corrective Action

Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V006000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1993-01-11T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:axle assembly

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 152,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.

Consequence Summary: In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Corrective Action: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-upk7_9585~nusp

NHTSA ID: 93V006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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