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1974 Volkswagen THING Power Train Driveline Constant Velocity Joint Recall


NHTSA Recall #	49032
NHTSA Compaign #	74V047000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	THING
Model Year	1974
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Date of notification	22/03/74
Begin date of manufacuring	02/07/24
End date of manufacturing	02/07/24
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	20/03/74
Report created	12/10/79
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Estimated number of affected units	3000
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Recall notes	Volkswagen campaign no t-12/74. The thing. Possibility that during a changein production to modify the constant velocity joints connecting the flangedoutput shaft of the transmission to the rear wheels, a gasket sealing insteadof surface to surface sealing was introduced. These joints were simultaneouslyused in production and gaskets were inadvertently installed on the discontinuedtype constant velocity joints. This could result in one or both of the axleassemblies separating from the vehicle with the result of loss of power.(correct by inspecting and removing gaskets and retorque bolts tospecifications).

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1974 Volkswagen THING Power Train Driveline Constant Velocity Joint Recall

1974 Volkswagen THING Power Train Driveline Constant Velocity Joint Recall

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