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Safety Recalls of Volkswagen Type Ii Vehicles

There have been 13 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Type Ii. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Type Ii.

NHTSA Recall #: 77V239000; Dec. 28, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii, 1978 Volkswagen Type Ii

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Recall Summary: The end of the swing lever shaft of the steering system on the involved vehicles is threaded for the purpose of securing it to the frame of the vehicle with the aid of a spring washer and nut assembly. The end of this thread runs out into a circular groove.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V280000; Nov. 21, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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NHTSA Recall #: 71V164000; Sep. 21, 1971

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Volkswagen Type Ii

Component: TIRES

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NHTSA Recall #: 71V163000; Sep. 21, 1971

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Volkswagen Type I, 1972 Volkswagen Type Ii, 1972 Volkswagen Type Iii, 1972 Volkswagen Type Iv

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING

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NHTSA Recall #: 71V099000; Jun. 2, 1971

Recalled Vehicles: 1971 Volkswagen Type Ii

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volkswagen Type Ii Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Dec. 28, 1977	Steering:linkages	14,750
Nov. 21, 1972	Electrical System:wiring	9,100
Sep. 21, 1971	Tire	60
Sep. 21, 1971	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning	10,000
Jun. 2, 1971	Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable	5,000
Dec. 15, 1970	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist	10,000
Nov. 25, 1970	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery	6,500
Mar. 16, 1970	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	11,000
Oct. 25, 1968	Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring	297
Jul. 18, 1968	Seat Belts:front:webbing	293,000
Jan. 15, 1968	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings	14,843
Nov. 14, 1967	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch	1,764
Sep. 22, 1967	Power Train:driveline:universal Joint	1,051

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volkswagen Type Ii Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1978 Volkswagen Type Ii	1
1977 Volkswagen Type Ii	1
1973 Volkswagen Type Ii	1
1972 Volkswagen Type Ii	2
1971 Volkswagen Type Ii	3
1970 Volkswagen Type Ii	1
1969 Volkswagen Type Ii	1
1968 Volkswagen Type Ii	4