Vehicle recall 72V280000 · November 21, 1972
1973 Volkswagen Type II
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen campaign no bm.possibility that cable b+ (from alternator tostarter) and cable 15 (from electromagnetic idle jet and choke) may come incontact with air injection pipe from air pump to exhaust manifold.afterextended driving period, pipe can heat up to 390F, melting insulation oncables, resulting in short circuit.(correct by inspecting and reinsulatingcables.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V280000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 1972
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 16, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
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 II (1973): 1973
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