Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 87V-063 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-063 covers 10,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
The risk
AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.
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 December 1, 1986 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.