Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

87V162000

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCReported1987-10-20Affected138 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.

Risk

PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.

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Affected vehicles

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