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
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 - 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 | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
When driving at night the headlights go off . *ak |