Vehicle recall 71V030000 · February 23, 1971
1971 Volkswagen Beetle
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagon campaign no n/a.super beetle.possibility that s lotted nuts onouter left and right tie rod ends connecting st eering knuckles wereinsufficiently torqued.(correct by reto rquing nuts to 22 ft.lbs.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1971
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 735
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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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