Recall campaign77V117000
Recall 77V117000: 1977 Volkswagen Beetle
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
- Report received
- Aug 5, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 1,700vehicles
- Model years
- 1977
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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".
Remedy
Dealer will replace both the left and right tail light lenses on all affected vehicles, free of charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Volkswagen Beetle0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.