Front: anchorageRecall 73V-133 · 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-133 covers 7,630 1973 Volkswagen Beetle for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BEETLE AND SUPERBEETLE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE SEAT BELTRETRACTOR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND THE BOLTS HOLDING THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOTHAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.ALSO THE CONTACT IN THE SEAT BELTBUCKLE DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE THE WARNING SYSTEM MAY BE DEFECTIVE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE SEAT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES).
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 May 1, 1973 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.