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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Volkswagen · Canada · High

Volkswagen Rabbit: Steering

Affects Volkswagen Rabbit · 1981 — about 145 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the outer tie rod ends may contain circumferential crack. If a vehicle is driven on rough roads for an extended period, a tie rod end could loosen and eventually separate.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational