Recalls: 1972 - VOLKSWAGEN - TYPE I

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V163000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM MAY BECOME OVERLOA DED WHENIGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TOTRANSISTOR.IF THISHAPPENS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL REMAINON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ISIN PROPER WORKING ORDER. (CORRECT BY INSTALLING A DIODE IN WARNING LIGHTSYSTEM.)