Recall campaign77V246000
Recall 77V246000: 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 other model
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Report received
- Dec 30, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 68,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1975
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, the roller bearing inside the steering gear box could become dislocated. This could cause looseness and excessive play in the steering system.
Remedy
Dealer will install a lock plate to ensure that the roller bearing stays in its designed position, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.