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Volkswagen Rabbit Recalls
| 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:
1981 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: |
SEP 09, 1981 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
4800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 09, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS DUE TO AN IMPROPER MACHINE SET-UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE TIE ROD ENDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
4800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
FEB 23, 1982 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
RABBIT |
| Units Affected: |
5200
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 23, 1982
Model Affected:
1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Summary:
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALONG POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TIE ROD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
5200
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| 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:
1981 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
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