Recalls for PASSAT VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, SUSPENSION:FRONT, July 14, 1993

A recall was issued on July 14, 1993 for PASSAT VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to SUSPENSION:FRONT problems. 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.SEPARATION OF THE AXLE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TOTHE SIDE OF THE SEPARATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.