Volkswagen Rabbit 1981
Model Rabbit made in 1981 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V058000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1979 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 133000 | 07/13/1981 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/15/1981 | 05/18/1981 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and passenger vehicles equipped withcontinuous fuel injection systems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: under these conditions, if fuel filler cap is openedrapidly, fuel could spurt out onto nearby persons, possibly causing skinirritation or fire in the presence of a source of ignition.note: fuel filler cap should be opened slowly to reduce chances of fuelspillage until the dealer has made the necessary modifications. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V106000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 4800 | 09/10/1981 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/09/1981 | 09/17/1981 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks.system: steering; tie rod ends.consequences of defect: if a vehicle having a cracked tie rod is driven overrough roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could loosen andeventually the outer shell would separate from its ball socket. this couldresult in loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 82V016000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 5200 | 04/13/1982 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/23/1982 | 03/01/1982 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks.system: steering; tie rod, inner ball joint, lock nut.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| DP82002 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/17/1981 | 02/02/1982 | REAR VIEW MIRROR | ||
| Rear view mirror | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/11/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had an accident and seat belts did not hold. driver sustained several injuries. *ak | |||