Vehicle recall 71V029000 · February 23, 1971
1971 Volkswagen Beetle
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen service circular no T-205/70.SUPER beetle.possi bility thatsuspension strut mounting on side panel was incorr ectly welded duringproduction.if weld fails, could loosen s uspension strut and cause loss ofsteering.(correct by insta lling modified panels.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1971
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Beetle (1971): 1971
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