1993 Volkswagen Eurovan recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on April 4, 1994. It covers about 8,350 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,350
- reported
- Apr 4, 1994
- owners notified
- May 20, 1994
- related complaints
- 5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.
Recall number 94V058000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Eurovan 1993 1993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 94V058000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 94V058000, reported on April 4, 1994, covers about 8,350 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V058000?
Dealers will remove the present universal upper locking bolt, install a new one, and torque it to specifications.
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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