Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 71V-030 · 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 71V-030 covers 735 1971 Volkswagen Beetle for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected7351 model
ReportedFeb 23, 1971Owners notified Feb 16, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V030000 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.

VOLKSWAGON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SUPER BEETLE.POSSIBILITY THAT S LOTTED NUTS ONOUTER LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS CONNECTING ST EERING KNUCKLES WEREINSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.(CORRECT BY RETO RQUING NUTS TO 22 FT.LBS.)

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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Vehicles in this recall