Volkswagen Karman Ghia 1968

Model Karman Ghia made in 1968 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, wheels.

Model 1968

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
73V171000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1967 to 05/01/1972V (Vehicle)11200008/13/1973ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC08/16/197310/12/1979
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NotesVolkswagen campaign no code cm.model 14, karmann ghia.possibility that fuelvapors or small amounts of liquid fuel may enter the passenger compartmentthrough a small opening in the wall which separates the cars interior from theluggage compartment.(correct by sealing the opening created for electricalcables and brake lines in the trunk area).
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
68V048000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC V (Vehicle)8786005/01/1968MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/07/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility wheel bolts were not correctly torqued and wheels were not correctly centered.if vehicle is operated under such conditions and especially if the hand brake has not been fully released, the wheel bolts may loosen.(correct by inspection of wheel and wheel bolts and properly centering wheels and torquing bolts.)