Wheels
NHTSA recall 87V162000 · announced October 20, 1987 · filed by Volkswagen Of America,inc · 138 units affected
The problem
UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.
The risk
PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.
What to do
INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.