Recall
Volkswagen Cabrio — 92V064000
NHTSA ID
92V064000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Cabrio
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1992-05-01
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Units Affected
890
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING.
Consequence
THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.