Recall
Volkswagen Fox — 87V162000
NHTSA ID
87V162000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Fox
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-10-20
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
138
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Consequence
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
Remedy
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.