VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1971: SUSPENSION:FRONT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1971-02-16 | 1971-02-23 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-205/70.SUPER BEETLE.POSSI BILITY THATSUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING ON SIDE PANEL WAS INCORR ECTLY WELDED DURINGPRODUCTION.IF WELD FAILS, COULD LOOSEN S USPENSION STRUT AND CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING.'CORRECT BY INSTA LLING MODIFIED PANELS.'
