Volkswagen Rabbit 1975

Model Rabbit made in 1975 by Volkswagen got 2 investigations as well as 6 recalls. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY
79V120000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC to 01/01/1978V (Vehicle)54000008/20/1979ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/17/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryDue to an improperly sealed antenna mounting hole, water could seap into the fuse relay board. the water entering the fuse relay board acts as a conductor of current, thereby charging the starter.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will seal all radio antenna cable holes. in addition, electrical parts of the relay/fuse board will be checked and replaced in the case of corrosion.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with standard transmissions.system: electrical; starter relay.consequences of defect: the starter could be activated and the vehicle couldmove if the transmission is in gear and the emergency brake is not applied.this could cause injury to persons standing in the path of the moving vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E018000FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. E (Equipment)26603/30/2006OVSCVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC03/01/200603/01/2006571106
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryBrake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryForeign 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V116000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 04/01/1974 to 07/01/1979V (Vehicle)66158501/18/1984ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/09/198311/22/1983
Defect SummaryBrake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. if rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake lines.consequences of defect: failure of one braking circuit of the dual systemincreases the vehicle stopping distance and may result in a vehicle accident.failure of both may cause total loss of brakes.note: owners are cautioned to have vehicles with failed brakes towed to thedealer. indication of failure is evidenced by soft resistance of the pedal ortravel of the pedal almost to the floor.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
77V246000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC V (Vehicle)6800003/27/1978MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/30/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a lock plate to ensure that the roller bearing stays in its designed position, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering bearing lock plate.consequences of defect: this condition could affect steering control, possiblyleading to a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if excessive free play is noticed in the steering system, the vehicleshould not be driven and the dealer should be contacted immediately.
STRUCTURE - BODY
80V035000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1974 to 06/01/1979V (Vehicle)14000006/09/1980ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC03/26/198004/02/1980
Defect SummaryOn some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable is routed may not be properly sealed. as a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. also, because water is a good conductor of electricity, the starter can be activated accidentally; the high flow of electricity may exhaust the battery within a short period of time. thus restarting the engine would become impossible and parking lights and emergency flashers would become inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.system: structure; antenna cable opening.consequences of defect: vehicle would become disabled and a vehicle accidentcould occur if traffic is present.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
77V245000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC V (Vehicle)21900003/27/1978ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/30/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. this would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new accelerator cable, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkage; accelerator cable.consequences of defect: either condition would adversely affect vehiclehandling and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if any irregular accelerator pedal operation is experienced, the dealershould be contacted immediately.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP83003VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/04/198211/18/1982BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION OF
 Brake system failure due to corrosion of the fluid lines
VISIBILITY
DP82002VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/17/198102/02/1982REAR VIEW MIRROR
 Rear view mirror