VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I 1977: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TYPE I | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-16 | 1977-08-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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".
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
