How many recalls does the 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv have?

The 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv has an open recall?

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1971 Volkswagen Type Iv Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 78,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 71V005000 1971-11-07 78,100 affected

Defect

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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 1971 Volkswagen Type Iv as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.