Volkswagen Rabbit 1983

Model Rabbit made in 1983 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
85V015000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1981 to 06/01/1984V (Vehicle)2500002/13/1985MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC02/12/198502/21/1985
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryInstall 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.
NotesVehicle description: passenger cars with carburetors. system: carburetor throttle shaft.
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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY
DP82002VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/17/198102/02/1982REAR VIEW MIRROR
 Rear view mirror

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
 When driving at night the headlights go off . *ak