Vehicle recall 72V281000 · November 21, 1972
1973 Volkswagen Karman Ghia
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen campaign no bn.karmann ghia.possibility that locking clip onbrake caliper may have lost some spring tension and could possibly work itselfloose.condition could result in excessive pad wear after prolonged operation.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V281000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 1972
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 16, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Karman Ghia (1973): 1973
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