Recall 88V187000: 1987–1989 Volkswagen Fox

Report received

Dec 1, 1988

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

104,000vehicles

Model years

1987–1989

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

Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Possible consequence

If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

Remedy

Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Volkswagen Fox10 complaints
• 1988 Volkswagen Fox23 complaints
• 1989 Volkswagen Fox9 complaints