1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 67V100000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Affected:
- 24,438
- Notes:
- Possible cracks in the gasoline tank breather tube, especially where the tube is bent.as a result, gasoline fumes may enter the vehicle interior.(inspect, check, and replace breather tube as required.)
- Campaign:
- 67V125000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:universal joint
- Affected:
- 4,368
- Notes:
- Possibility that the allenhead bolts on the rear axle universal joints were not properly torqued and were occasionally installed without spring washer.this can lead to the loosening and possible loss of bolts.(install spring washer and retorque bolts as required.)
- Campaign:
- 67V129000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Affected:
- 5,143
- Notes:
- Possibility that the gearshift lever stop plate was not correctly positioned.if this plate is not installed properly, the reverse gear locking device becomes ineffective.due to this, an inadvertent shift into reverse is possible.(reposition and adjust the gearshift lever stop plate as required.)
- Campaign:
- 68V001000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1967 - 07/31/1967
- Affected:
- 29,022
- Notes:
- Fastening bolt of an access hole cover for gearshift rod may protrude into the spare tire compartment and rub tire damaging side wall.(correct by replacement with a new type cover.)
- Campaign:
- 67V099000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Affected:
- 18,042
- Notes:
- Possibility that the rubber seal between ventilation tube and gas tank is not properly seated.as a result, gasoline fumes may enter the vehicle interior.(inspect and reseat rubber seal as required.)
- Campaign:
- 67V082000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Affected:
- 14,022
- Notes:
- Possibility that the harness running between the carburetor and the fan housing is not properly affixed by the sheet metal clamp to the fan housing.in this case, it is possible that the wiring is hanging down.in resting on the accelerator cable, the insulation of the harness and wires can be chafed through and lead to a short circuit.(inspect, install clamp, and replace wiring as required.)
- Campaign:
- 68V070000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Affected:
- 293,000
- Notes:
- Possibility that front seat over-the- shoulder/lap safety belts have tendency to gradually loosen their adjustment.if this occurs belts are not kept taut and are not as effective.(correct by inspection and add a spring device when necessary.)
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