Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 82V-016 · Isuzu and Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 82V-016 covers 5,200 Isuzu and Volkswagen vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALONG POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TIE ROD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
The fix
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND PICK-UP TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD, INNER BALL JOINT, LOCK NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN 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 August 1, 1981 to August 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.