NHTSA

TIE ROD SECURING NUTS

Hazard

AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUTS AT THE PROPER TORQUED SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.

Products

TIE ROD SECURING NUTS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Units Affected

15