1977 volkswagen beetle
Recall No.
77V117000
Report Receipt Date:
Aug 5, 1977
Component(s):
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
SUMMARY
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".
CONSEQUENCE
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REMEDY
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.