Vw Transporter: Steering Shaft Clamping Bolts May Loosen

Recalling firm: VW
Product: Vehicles: VW TRANSPORTER, VW CARAVELLE. Units affected: 148
Reason: The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for
Classification: Class I
Category: vehicle recall
Country: United Kingdom
Agency: UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date: 1993-04-26
Status: Ongoing
Distribution: United Kingdom

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