VW recalls nearly 200,000 cars in Brazil
February 12th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANSSao Paulo, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian division of German auto giant Volkswagen issued a recall for 193,620 of its popular Gol and Voyage models due to problems with the rear wheels.
The company said Wednesday that the rear-wheel bearings on the affected units may lack sufficient lubrication, which - “in extreme cases” - could lead to the loss of a wheel while driving.
At no cost to owners, recalled vehicles will undergo “inspection, application of grease and, if necessary, the replacement of the bearings”, Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda. said in a statement.
The Gol is the best-selling car in Brazil.
Both the Gol and its sedan version, the Voyage, were designed in Brazil and are exported from VW’s Brazilian factories to other countries in Latin America.
–IANS/EFE
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