Defect Description For Recall
The Bolts Which Attach Each Left And Right Side Front Ball Joint To The Upper Wishbone, May Not Have Been Sufficiently Tightened During Assembly. This Could Cause The Ball Joint To Separate From The Wishbone.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
VANAGON
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
79V270000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Tighten The Ball Joint Bolts To The Correct Specifications At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19790701
End Of Manufacture
19791201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2572
Date Owners Notified
19800128
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19791227
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571