Front: control armRecall 92V-064 · 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 92V-064 covers 890 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING.
The risk
THE ENLARGED OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE RESULTS INFRONT WHEEL MISALIGNMENT CAUSING STEERING PULL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.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 August 1, 1991 to December 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.