Volkswagen Type II (1977-1978): Steering
Recall 77V239000 · Dec 28, 1977 · Volkswagen of America,inc
14,750
vehicles affected
14,750
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 77V239000
- Date
- Dec 28, 1977
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 14,750
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 1977-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Type II | 1977-1978 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 77V239000?
1 model: Volkswagen Type II (1977-1978), about 14,750 vehicles in all.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.