VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III 1971: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V005000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TYPE III | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1970-12-28 | 1971-11-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 78100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-189/70 VW.SUPER BEETLE.PO SSIBILITY THATGUIDE PIN IN STEERING COLUMN LOCK MAY HAVE BEENDAMAGED IN ASSEMBLY.ALSO,IGNITION SWITCH MAY HAVE MANUFACT URING DEFECT.THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN DIFFICULTY INUNLOCKING STEERING AND STARTING ENGINE.'CORRECT BYREPLACINGLOCKS AND SWITCHES WHERE NECESSARY.' POSSIBILITY THAT LEFTFRONTHOOD HINGE MAY RUB AGAINST WIRING HARNESS CAUSING DAMAGETO WIRING.'CORRECTBY RE-ROUTING WIRING NECESSARY'.
