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.
- 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck0 complaints
- 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit1 complaints
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.