Control arm: upper ball jointRecall 79V-270 · 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 79V-270 covers 2,572 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon for a control arm: upper ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V270000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE BALL JOINT BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT BALL JOINT BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE WISHBONE COULDCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1979 to December 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.