OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V007000
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Reported Jan 22, 1990 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND SEALING FLANGE EDGE OF THE OIL PAN.
Consequence
BRACKET BREAKAGE COULD ALLOW POWER STEERING PUMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIVE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR UNEXPECTED INCREASED STEERING FORCE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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