by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW TYPE II RECALLS - (2 Recalls Found)
Since 1972, VW has issued a total of 1397 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, only 2 have been for the VW TYPE II starting in 1977. This accounts for approximately 2.4% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The TYPE II accounts for less than 1.0% of all the VW recalls issued since 1972. Compared to other car manufacturers, VW ranks #15 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.
Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VW TYPE II or VW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.
Find your VW TYPE II listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VW TYPE II to view the complete recall details.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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1978 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE END OF THE SWING LEVER SHAFT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS THREADED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING IT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AID OF A SPRING WASHER AND NUT ASSEMBLY. THE END OF THIS THREAD RUNS OUT INTO A CIRCULAR GROOVE. UNDER EXTREME STEERING FORCES APPLIED DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK AT THE POINT OF THE CIRCULAR GROOVE. Recall Details - 12/28/1977
1977 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE END OF THE SWING LEVER SHAFT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS THREADED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING IT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AID OF A SPRING WASHER AND NUT ASSEMBLY. THE END OF THIS THREAD RUNS OUT INTO A CIRCULAR GROOVE. UNDER EXTREME STEERING FORCES APPLIED DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK AT THE POINT OF THE CIRCULAR GROOVE. Recall Details - 12/28/1977
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