Recall
Volkswagen Rabbit — 77V246000
NHTSA ID
77V246000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1977-12-30
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
68,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ROLLER BEARING INSIDE THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD BECOME DISLOCATED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LOCK PLATE TO ENSURE THAT THE ROLLER BEARING STAYS IN ITS DESIGNED POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.