NHTSA recall 87V162000
Wheels
Volkswagen Fox
Reported Oct 20, 1987138 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Jan 1, 1987 – Jul 1, 1987
The defect
Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing.
The risk
Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air.
The remedy
Install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels.