Vehicle recall 87V162000 · October 20, 1987
1987 Volkswagen FOX
Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing.
- Consequence
- Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air.
- Remedy
- Install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels.
- Notes
- System: wheelsvehicle description: passenger cars with alloy sport wheels.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1987
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 20, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 138
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen FOX (1987): 1987
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