Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 71V-099 · 1971 Volkswagen Type II
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 71V-099 covers 5,000 1971 Volkswagen Type II for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V099000 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-92/71.STATION WAGON.GUIDEBRACKET FORPARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTUR ED AND MAY BEND IF EXCESSIVEFORCE IS APPLIED TO PARKING BRAKELEVER.THIS WOULD REDUCE PARKING BRAKESYSTEM'S HOLDING ABIL ITY.(CORRECT BY REPLACING BRACKET.)
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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