SeatsRecall 72V-204 · 1972 Volkswagen Type III
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 72V-204 covers 12,000 1972 Volkswagen Type III for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V204000 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.
CAMPAIGN NO BD.POSSIBILITY THAT RETAINING CLIPS WHICH HOLD FRONT SEATADJUSTMENT LINKAGES IN PLACE MAY BREAK DUE TO INPROPER GALVANIZING TREATMENT.IF THIS OCCURS, LOCKING BOLTS WHICH CONTROL FORE AND AFT SEAT MOVEMENT CAN COMEOUT OF THEIR GUIDES AND ALLOW SEAT TO SLIP BACK AND FORTH IN TRACKS.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW TYPE CLIPS.)
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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