Recalls for FOX VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, WHEELS, Oct 20, 1987

A recall was issued on Oct 20, 1987 for FOX VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to WHEELS problems. UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE SIDEWALLS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WHEEL HOUSING.PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL A DIFFERENT TYPE SPORT WHEELS OR INSTALL STANDARD WHEELS.
SYSTEM: WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ALLOY SPORT WHEELS.