NHTSA Recall 71V030000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V030000; Date: Feb. 23, 1971

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 735

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Volkswagon campaign no n/a. Super beetle. Possibility that s lotted nuts onouter left and right tie rod ends connecting st eering knuckles wereinsufficiently torqued. (correct by reto rquing nuts to 22 ft. Lbs. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 1971

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.