1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
The 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III, potentially affecting up to 22,869 vehicles.
Recall 71V203000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 869 vehicles affected
View full details →Recall 71V163000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 10,000 vehicles affected
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALLS 72V204000/71V203000,71V163000; MR. BRUCE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE RECALLS AND THE MANUFACTURER SAIDS THAT THE RECALLS ARE NO LONGER OPEN AND THEY WILL NOT SEND THE PARTS TO HIM SO THAT HE CAN REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY HIMSELF.
RECALLS 72V204000/71V203000,71V163000; MR. BRUCE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE RECALLS AND THE MANUFACTURER SAIDS THAT THE RECALLS ARE NO LONGER OPEN AND THEY WILL NOT SEND THE PARTS TO HIM SO THAT HE CAN REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY HIMSELF.
Safety Rating for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III
- 1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 1969 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 1972 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III (current)
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