Suspension: frontRecall 71V-029 · 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 71V-029 covers 6,000 1971 Volkswagen Beetle for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V029000 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.
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-205/70.SUPER BEETLE.POSSI BILITY THATSUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING ON SIDE PANEL WAS INCORR ECTLY WELDED DURINGPRODUCTION.IF WELD FAILS, COULD LOOSEN S USPENSION STRUT AND CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING.(CORRECT BY INSTA LLING MODIFIED PANELS.)
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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