Defect Description For Recall
The Front Left Wheel Lug Nuts May Have Been Improperly Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GTI
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
87V063000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Torqued Wheel May Loosen Over A Period Oftime And Could Eventually Separate, Causing An Accident.
Fix Defect
Inspect And Re-Torque Left Front Wheel Lug Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19861201
End Of Manufacture
19870401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10000
Date Owners Notified
19870612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19870508