Vehicle recall 74V047000 · March 20, 1974
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volkswagen campaign no T-12/74.THE thing.possibility that during a changein production to modify the constant velocity joints connecting the flangedoutput shaft of the transmission to the rear wheels, a gasket sealing insteadof surface to surface sealing was introduced.these joints were simultaneouslyused in production and gaskets were inadvertently installed on the discontinuedtype constant velocity joints.this could result in one or both of the axleassemblies separating from the vehicle with the result of loss of power.(correct by inspecting and removing gaskets and retorque bolts tospecifications).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 1974
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- March 22, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Thing (1974): 1974
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