Recall 94V-058
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-058
- Reported
- April 4, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 8,350 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
These steering wheels and include a universal joint which is attached to steering shafts and secured by locking bolts. The universal joint's upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued during manufacture, and can eventually loosen.
The risk
If the upper locking bolt holding the steering assembly's universal joint loosens, it can render the steering system inoperative and cause an accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with impact collapsible steeringwheel.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact volkswagen at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Eurovan 1993