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.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report

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