Volkswagen Recall 193,000 Cars in Service in Brazil, with Problems at the Rear Wheels

German car manufacturer Volkswagen announced the recall Thursday of 193,620 vehicles in service in Brazil, with the possible failure at the rear wheels Novo Gol and Voyage models, there can wheel breakage in extreme cases, reports AFP.

"Using the vehicle in these conditions may cause noise and continuously use can cause even the wheel lock. In extreme cases, the wheel can come off," announced Volkswagen Brazil, the company's website.

The recall campaign, which began Thursday, is related to Novo Gol and Voyage models manufactured in Brazil before July 2009, the measures taken by the company as a preventive.

Several major automakers, including Toyota and Honda, have announced the massive recall of vehicles in service with possible defects, experts warning that these actions may harm the image of those marks.