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Volkswagen TYPE II recalls by model year

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Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

13 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1968 to 1978 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1968
4
1969
1
1970
1
1971
3
1972
2
1973
1
1977
1
1978
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19684
19691
19701
19713
19722
19731
19771
19781

1968: 4; 1969: 1; 1970: 1; 1971: 3; 1972: 2; 1973: 1; 1977: 1; 1978: 1

Year-by-year records

Volkswagen TYPE II model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196804Not available
196901-3
1970010
197103+2
197202-1
197301-1
197701Not available
1978010

Recall history

13 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

67V081000 · Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint

Reported: 1967-09-22 (September 22, 1967) · Model years: 1968

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67V107000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported: 1967-11-14 (November 14, 1967) · Model years: 1968

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68V002000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1968-01-15 (January 15, 1968) · Model years: 1968

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68V070000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Reported: 1968-07-18 (July 18, 1968) · Model years: 1968

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68V103000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

Reported: 1968-10-25 (October 25, 1968) · Model years: 1969

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70V022000 · Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Reported: 1970-03-16 (March 16, 1970) · Model years: 1970

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70V142000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Reported: 1970-11-25 (November 25, 1970) · Model years: 1971

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70V151000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

Reported: 1970-12-15 (December 15, 1970) · Model years: 1971

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71V099000 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Reported: 1971-06-02 (June 2, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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71V163000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Reported: 1971-09-21 (September 21, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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71V164000 · Tires

Reported: 1971-09-21 (September 21, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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72V280000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 1972-11-21 (November 21, 1972) · Model years: 1973

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77V239000 · Steering:Linkages

Reported: 1977-12-28 (December 28, 1977) · Model years: 1977, 1978

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.

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