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Recall campaign81V106000

Recall 81V106000: 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck and 1 other model

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Report received
Sep 9, 1981
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
4,800vehicles
Model years
1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The left and right outer tie rod ends of the steering system may have circumferential cracks due to an improper machine set-up in the manufacturing process.

Remedy

The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.