Volkswagen FOX (1987): Wheels
Recall 87V162000 · Oct 20, 1987 · Volkswagen of America,inc
138
vehicles affected
138
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V162000
- Date
- Oct 20, 1987
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 138
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.
What can happen
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Fox | 1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V162000?
1 model: Volkswagen Fox (1987), about 138 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V162000?
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
What can happen?
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.