Volkswagen Type I 1968

Model Type I made in 1968 by Volkswagen got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Type i year 1968

Recalls

Model 1968

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
67V082000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	14022	09/18/1967	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	09/26/1967	10/12/1979
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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.)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
67V100000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	24438	10/17/1967	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	10/17/1967	10/12/1979
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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.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
67V099000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	18042	10/17/1967	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	10/17/1967	10/12/1979
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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.)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
67V129000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	5143	12/20/1967	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	12/28/1967	10/12/1979
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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.)
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
67V125000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	4368	12/15/1967	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	12/19/1967	10/12/1979
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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.)
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
68V070000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	to 05/01/1968	V (Vehicle)	293000	07/10/1968	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	07/18/1968	10/12/1979
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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.)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
68V001000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 08/01/1967 to 08/01/1967	V (Vehicle)	29022	01/02/1968	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	01/05/1968	10/12/1979
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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.)