1978 Volkswagen Type II
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Volkswagen Type II. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Volkswagen Type II. Newest first.
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…
Every Volkswagen Type II model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.