1977 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RECALLS

1977 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recall

Item Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Date Announced: 08/05/1977

Description of Recall: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TAIL LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS WILL RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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