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Recalls

Suspension

Recall date August 17, 1993
Models affected
  • 1993 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1993 Volkswagen Passat CC
Units affected 304
Details

THE LOCK NUTS USED TO SECURE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK.

IN THE EVENT THAT A LOCK NUT SHOULD BREAK AND THE BOLT DETACHES, THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO ONE SIDE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

CORRECTION: LOCK NUTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website