Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 88V-187 · 1987–1989 Volkswagen FOX
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 88V-187 covers 104,000 1987–1989 Volkswagen FOX for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT DESIGNED TO USE SURFACE FRICTION MAY LOOSE THIS FRICTION IF GREASE OR OIL IS PRESENT ON THE CONESHAPED SURFACE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
The risk
IF THE ABOVE CONDITION IS PRESENT AND THE STEERING WHEELNUT IS TORQUED LOWER THAN SPECIFIED, BREAK OF THE FRICTION LOCK COULD RESULT INLOOSENING AND SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
The fix
REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLES AND CLEAN FRICTION SURFACE AND INSTALL A SPRING RETAINER, REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WITH A SELF LOCKING NUT.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 January 1, 1986 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONNHTSA