How many recalls does the 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii have?

The 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii has an open recall?

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1977 Volkswagen Type Ii Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,750 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 77V239000 1977-12-28 14,750 affected

Defect

THE END OF THE SWING LEVER SHAFT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS THREADED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING IT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AID OF A SPRING WASHER AND NUT ASSEMBLY. THE END OF THIS THREAD RUNS OUT INTO A CIRCULAR GROOVE. UNDER EXTREME STEERING FORCES APPLIED DURING LOW SPEED…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1977 Volkswagen Type Ii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.