Volkswagen Rabbit 1982

Model Rabbit made in 1982 by Volkswagen got 5 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and other. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.

Rabbit year 1982

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1982

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
85V015000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 09/01/1981 to 06/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	25000	02/13/1985	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	02/12/1985	02/21/1985
Defect Summary	The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft. consequence of defect: if the throttle shaft breaks, the throttle would not return to its idle position. this could result in loss of control and an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Install a reinforcement plate if there is no crack in the throttle shaft. install a new carburetor with reinforced throttle shaft if a hairline crack has developed in the shaft.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger cars with carburetors. system: carburetor throttle shaft.
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.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/15/2004	127000	1	04/14/1999
	Consumer had a 1982 volkswagen . he read on the internet that this vehicle was being recalled for an electrical fuse panel which would overload/overheat, and malfunction. this would cause the electrical supply to the fuel pump to be interrupted. consumer took the vehicle to a local volkswagen dealer, and they claimed that they never heard of this recall. then consumer contacted the manufacturer, who also said no. ak the vehicle stalls constantly. the consumer stated that the fuel pump shutoff problem causes the vehicle stall when driven. tc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/01/2005		1
	The vehicle stalled while being driven and had a very strong fuel smell. nm sc
09/10/1995
	The vehicle was sitting in the yard and caught on fire from under the hood. please describe. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
02/01/2005		2
	Consumer complaint about 1982 volkswagen rabbit bad electrical connection. bf the vehicle would stall suddenly while in motion along with a strong fuel smell. recall campaign# 85v015000. sc
OTHER
			07/22/1997
	Unspecified.