Vehicle recall 72V257000 · October 26, 1972
1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen campaign no bj.super beetle.incorrect certification labels wereaffixed with incorrect chassis numbers.(correct by installing correctnumbered labels).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V257000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 1972
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 20, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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 (1973): 1973
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