Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 71V-203 · 1972 Volkswagen Type III
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 71V-203 covers 869 1972 Volkswagen Type III for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SQUAREBACK SEDANS WITH AUTO.TRA NSMISSION.POSSIBILITY THAT FUEL LINES MAY RUB AGAINST RECIRC ULATING SYSTEMS' EXHAUSTRETURN VALVES UNTIL WALLS OF LINES CH AFE OPEN.THIS WOULD PERMIT GASOLINE TOESCAPE, CONSTITUTINGFIRE HAZARD.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY ROUTINGLINE S AND REGULATORS.) (TYPE 3).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1971 to October 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.