Recall 93V-118
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1993 Volkswagen Passat: Suspension (front).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-118
- Reported
- July 14, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 1,200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Lock nuts used to hold the left and right front axles to the suspension struts may not have been properly manufactured. The lock nuts may break and cause separation of the axle from the suspension struts.
The risk
Separation of the axle can cause the vehicle to pull tothe side of the separation and result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
The fix
Replace the lock nuts.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: suspension; front.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 1993