NHTSA Recall 74V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V047000; Date: Mar. 20, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Component: Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 3,000
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen campaign no t-12/74. The thing. Possibility that during a changein production to modify the constant velocity joints connecting the flangedoutput shaft of the transmission to the rear wheels, a gasket sealing insteadof surface to surface sealing was introduced. These joints were simultaneouslyused in production and gaskets were inadvertently installed on the discontinuedtype constant velocity joints. This could result in one or both of the axleassemblies separating from the vehicle with the result of loss of power. (correct by inspecting and removing gaskets and retorque bolts tospecifications).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 1974
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