TiresRecall 88V-076 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 88V-076 covers 130 Volkswagen vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
The risk
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: WHEELS/TIRES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND CAMPER TYPE VEHICLES.
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 April 1, 1987 to November 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.