Steering: linkagesRecall 77V-239 · 1977–1978 Volkswagen Type II
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 77V-239 covers 14,750 1977–1978 Volkswagen Type II for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE END OF THE SWING LEVER SHAFT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS THREADED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING IT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AID OF A SPRING WASHER AND NUT ASSEMBLY. THE END OF THIS THREAD RUNS OUT INTO A CIRCULAR GROOVE. UNDER EXTREME STEERING FORCES APPLIED DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK AT THE POINT OF THE CIRCULAR GROOVE.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SWING LEVER SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CAN BECOME IMPAIRED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY BE PRESENT WHILE PARKING OROPERATING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND THEDEALER CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.CORRECTIVE ACTIVE ACTION: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF STEERING SWINGLEVER SHAFT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.