Vehicle recall 67V125000 · December 19, 1967
1968 Volkswagen Type I
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that the allenhead bolts on the rear axle universal joints were not properly torqued and were occasionally installed without spring washer.this can lead to the loosening and possible loss of bolts.(install spring washer and retorque bolts as required.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 67V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 1967
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1967
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,368
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Type I (1968): 1968
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