1977 VW BEETLE RECALL - #77V117000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1977 VW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/1977 |
| # Affected |
1,700 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TAIL LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS WILL RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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