Column locking: anti-theft deviceRecall 71V-005 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 71V-005 covers 78,100 Volkswagen vehicles for a column locking: anti-theft device problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-189/70 VW.SUPER BEETLE.PO SSIBILITY THATGUIDE PIN IN STEERING COLUMN LOCK MAY HAVE BEENDAMAGED IN ASSEMBLY.ALSO,IGNITION SWITCH MAY HAVE MANUFACT URING DEFECT.THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN DIFFICULTY INUNLOCKING STEERING AND STARTING ENGINE.(CORRECT BYREPLACINGLOCKS AND SWITCHES WHERE NECESSARY.) POSSIBILITY THAT LEFTFRONTHOOD HINGE MAY RUB AGAINST WIRING HARNESS CAUSING DAMAGETO WIRING.(CORRECTBY RE-ROUTING WIRING NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.