Volkswagen Rabbit 1984

Model Rabbit made in 1984 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one engine.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4Automatic, 3 gears25/32/28$ 750283 825
4Manual, 5 gears27/36/30$ 694283 825
4Automatic, 3 gears35/44/39$ 5153831010
4Manual, 4 gears47/61/52$ 383383 9 1
4Manual, 5 gears44/57/49$ 409383 9 1
4Manual, 4 gears31/45/36$ 606383 8 3
4Manual, 4 gears30/45/36$ 624384 522
4Automatic, 3 gears26/34/29$ 722383 9 1
4Automatic, 3 gears26/34/29$ 722384 522
4Manual, 5 gears31/43/36$ 606383 9 1
4Manual, 5 gears30/43/35$ 624384 522
4Manual, 5 gears26/36/30$ 722383 8 1
4Automatic, 3 gears25/32/28$ 750283 825
4Manual, 5 gears27/36/30$ 694283 825
4Manual, 4 gears47/61/52$ 383383 9 1
4Automatic, 3 gears25/33/28$ 750383 9 1
4Automatic, 3 gears25/33/28$ 750384 522
4Manual, 5 gears29/42/34$ 647383 9 1
4Manual, 5 gears29/42/33$ 647384 522
4Manual, 5 gears26/36/30$ 722383 8 1

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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
 Material that connects linkage to gas pedal and brake pedal can deteriorate which can cause accident please describe. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
 Material that connects linkage to gas pedal and brake pedal can deteriorate which can cause accident please describe. tt

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