1993 Volkswagen Passat recall: front
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on July 14, 1993. It covers about 1,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,200
- reported
- Jul 14, 1993
- owners notified
- Aug 26, 1993
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the lock nuts.
Recall number 93V118000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 1993 1993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 93V118000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Volkswagen Passat front?
Yes. Recall 93V118000, reported on July 14, 1993, covers about 1,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V118000?
Replace the lock nuts.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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