Vehicle recall 77V239000 · December 28, 1977
1977-1978 Volkswagen Type II
The end of the swing lever shaft of the steering system on the involved vehicles is threaded for the purpose of securing it to the frame of the vehicle with the aid of a spring…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The end of the swing lever shaft of the steering system on the involved vehicles is threaded for the purpose of securing it to the frame of the vehicle with the aid of a spring washer and nut assembly. The end of this thread runs out into a circular groove. Under extreme steering forces applied during low speed maneuvers, the shaft could break at the point of the circular groove.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; swing lever shaft.consequences of defect: steering can become impaired which could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.note: should excessive steering wheel free play be present while parking oroperating vehicle at low speeds, vehicle should be removed from service and thedealer contacted immediately.corrective active action: dealer will install a new type of steering swinglever shaft without charge to owner.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V239000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1977
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,750
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
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 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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