Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 70V-121 · 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 70V-121 covers 4,900 1971 Volkswagen Beetle for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V121000 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 BRAKE HOSE LEADING FROM MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO RESERVOIR MAYNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING THE REASSEMBLY WHERENECESSARY.) POSSIBILITY THAT GAS TANK FILLER CAP DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT INFILLER NECK.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
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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