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NHTSA Recall 73V171000: Fuel system, gasoline

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112,000 vehicles. It affects 1968–1972 Volkswagen Karman Ghia.

112,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1973
owners notified (August 13)
NHTSA campaign73V171000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report receivedAugust 16, 1973
Owner notificationAugust 13, 1973
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Volkswagen campaign no code cm.model 14, karmann ghia.possibility that fuelvapors or small amounts of liquid fuel may enter the passenger compartmentthrough a small opening in the wall which separates the cars interior from theluggage compartment.(correct by sealing the opening created for electricalcables and brake lines in the trunk area).

Vehicles covered by recall 73V171000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Karman Ghia1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.