Vehicle recall 73V133000 · June 12, 1973
1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Beetle and superbeetle.possibility that the mounting bracket of the seat beltretractor may develop cracks and the bolts holding the mounting bracket may nothave been tightened to specifications.also the contact in the seat beltbuckle designed to activate the warning system may be defective.(correct byinspecting and installing complete seat belt and buckle assemblies).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 12, 1973
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- June 7, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,630
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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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