Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 77V-246 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 77V-246 covers 68,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V246000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ROLLER BEARING INSIDE THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD BECOME DISLOCATED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LOCK PLATE TO ENSURE THAT THE ROLLER BEARING STAYS IN ITS DESIGNED POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING BEARING LOCK PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLYLEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IS NOTICED IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, THE VEHICLESHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.