NHTSA recall 93V-118 (93V118000)

suspension recall reported July 14, 1993 - about 1,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V118000
Also written as: 93V-118
Reported: July 14, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,200
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-118 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 1993

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