IANS/EFE
Sao Paulo, Feb 12: 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.