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NHTSA recall 71V005000

Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device

Volkswagen Type I and 2 more

Reported Nov 7, 197178,100 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Type I
1971
Volkswagen Type III
1971
Volkswagen Type IV
1971

Notes

Volkswagen service circular no t-189/70 vw.super beetle.po ssibility thatguide pin in steering column lock may have beendamaged in assembly.also,ignition switch may have manufact uring defect.these conditions could resultin difficulty inunlocking steering and starting engine.(correct byreplacinglocks and switches where necessary.) possibility that leftfronthood hinge may rub against wiring harness causing damageto wiring.(correctby re-routing wiring necessary).