Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE II
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V239000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14750
Date Owners Notified
19780216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19771228