Recalls › 80V155000

NHTSA recall 80V155000

Suspension › Front

Volkswagen Jetta

Reported Nov 28, 198025 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Oct 1, 1980 – Nov 1, 1980

The defect

The lockwasher for the two bolts holding the left and right axle strut to the axle bearing housing, as well as the bolt holding the wishbone to the crossmember, may have been improperly manufactured. Some of these washers are too brittle. This may lead to breakage due to excess carbon deposits.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lock washers at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Jetta
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; front axle bolt lock washer.consequences of defect: should this happen, the attachment bolt/nut combinationwould lose its proper torque. This could possibly result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.