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Volkswagen Rabbit Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JAN 28, 1981 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
110000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 28, 1981
Model Affected:
1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH LEADS FROM THE TRANSMISSION LEVER TO THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY MALFUNCTION. ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING INSTALLATION OR DURING SERVICING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEEL BAND CABLE TO BIND AND CAN RESULT IN DELAYED RESPONSE DURING DECELERATION, HIGH ENGINE IDLE AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. IN ADDITION, OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM WILL BE CHECKED, LUBRICATED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units Affected:
110000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006
Model Affected:
1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Consequence:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
Units Affected:
266
Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
| Recall Date: |
MAY 15, 1981 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
133000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 15, 1981
Model Affected:
1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
133000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
NOV 09, 1983 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
930000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 09, 1983
Model Affected:
1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Units Affected:
930000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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