Driveline: universal jointRecall 67V-081 · 1968 Volkswagen Type II
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 67V-081 covers 1,051 1968 Volkswagen Type II for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE ALLENHEAD BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE UNIVERSAL JOINTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND WERE OCCASIONALLY INSTALLED WITHOUT SPRING WASHER.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE LOOSENING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF BOLTS.(INSTALL SPRING WASHER AND RETORQUE BOLTS AS REQUIRED.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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