Suspension: frontRecall 93V-118 · 1993 Volkswagen Passat
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 93V-118 covers 1,200 1993 Volkswagen Passat for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LOCK NUTS USED TO HOLD THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE LOCK NUTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE AXLE FROM THE SUSPENSION STRUTS.
The risk
SEPARATION OF THE AXLE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TOTHE SIDE OF THE SEPARATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER 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 January 1, 1993 to March 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.