NHTSA Recall 77V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V117000; Date: Aug. 5, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Volkswagen Beetle; 1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle; 1977 Volkswagen Type I
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 1,700
Recall Summary:
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".
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace both the left and right tail light lenses on all affected vehicles, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 16, 1977
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