Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 75V-049 · 1975 Volkswagen Type I
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 75V-049 covers 1,760 1975 Volkswagen Type I for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V049000 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 CAMPAIGN NO T-12/75.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR AXLE SHAFT COULDBREAK IN THE VICINITY OF THE SPLINE/THREAD JUNCTION DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEATTREATMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING REAR AXLE SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).
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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