Vehicle recall 71V005000 · November 7, 1971
Volkswagen Type I, Type III and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen service circular no T-189/70 vw.super beetle.po ssibility thatguide pin in steering column lock may have beendamaged in assembly.also,ignition switch may have manufact uring defect.these conditions could resultin difficulty inunlocking steering and starting engine.(correct byreplacinglocks and switches where necessary.) possibility that leftfronthood hinge may rub against wiring harness causing damageto wiring.(correctby re-routing wiring necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 1971
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- December 28, 1970
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 78,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
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 (1971): 1971
- Volkswagen Type III (1971): 1971
- Volkswagen Type IV (1971): 1971
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