Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : BEETLE | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V117000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19770916 | Date Received by ODI: 19770805 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
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