NHTSA recall 93V118000
Suspension · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
July 14, 1993report date
1,200units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Separation of the axle can cause the vehicle to pull tothe side of the separation and result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
The fix: Replace the lock nuts.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1993 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 93V118000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.