Safety Recall NHTSA · 71V099000 Reported June 2, 1971

Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Parking Brake · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
71V099000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
5,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 2, 1971

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 71V099000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 71V099000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 71V099000?

NHTSA recall 71V099000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on June 2, 1971. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 71V099000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.