Defect Description For Recall
The Lockwasher For The Two Bolts Holding The Left And Right Axle Strut To The Axle Bearing Housing, As Well As The Bolt Holding The Wishbone To The Crossmember, May Have Been Improperly Manufactured. Some Of These Washers Are Too Brittle. This May Lead To Breakage Due To Excess Carbon Deposits.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
80V155000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Lock Washers At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19801001
End Of Manufacture
19801101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
19801124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19801128