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  NHTSA Recall 71V005000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V005000; Date: Nov. 7, 1971

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Volkswagen Type I 1971 Volkswagen Type Iii 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv

Component: Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 78,100

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1970

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