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Volkswagen Golf Recall 87V063: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 87V063, reported May 8, 1987, 10,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V063VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
Risk
AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Golf1987
Volkswagen GTI1987