Volkswagen TYPE II recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
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.
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
1968: 4; 1969: 1; 1970: 1; 1971: 3; 1972: 2; 1973: 1; 1977: 1; 1978: 1
Year-by-year records
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
NHTSA campaign record ↗67V107000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 1967-11-14 (November 14, 1967) · Model years: 1968
NHTSA campaign record ↗68V002000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1968-01-15 (January 15, 1968) · Model years: 1968
NHTSA campaign record ↗68V070000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 1968-07-18 (July 18, 1968) · Model years: 1968
NHTSA campaign record ↗68V103000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
Reported: 1968-10-25 (October 25, 1968) · Model years: 1969
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V022000 · Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Reported: 1970-03-16 (March 16, 1970) · Model years: 1970
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V142000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Reported: 1970-11-25 (November 25, 1970) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V151000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Reported: 1970-12-15 (December 15, 1970) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V099000 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
Reported: 1971-06-02 (June 2, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V163000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 1971-09-21 (September 21, 1971) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V164000 · Tires
Reported: 1971-09-21 (September 21, 1971) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V280000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 1972-11-21 (November 21, 1972) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗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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