Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 70V-022 · 1970 Volkswagen Type II
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 70V-022 covers 11,000 1970 Volkswagen Type II for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V022000 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 VEHICLES WERE TRANS- PORTED FROM ONE AUTOMOBILE WORKS TOANOTHER BY HOOKING LINES TO THE TIE RODS RATHER THAN CLAMPING LINES TO FRONTAXLE BEAM.IF THIS CONDI- TION OCCURRED WOULD CAUSE TIE RODS TO BEND ANDRESULT IN FRONT WHEEL TOE-OUT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND HAVE RODS REPLACEDIF NECES- SARY.)
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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