Volkswagen Scirocco 1976

Model Scirocco made in 1976 by Volkswagen got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Scirocco year 1976

Recalls

Model 1976

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY
79V120000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	to 01/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	540000	08/20/1979	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	05/17/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Due to an improperly sealed antenna mounting hole, water could seap into the fuse relay board. the water entering the fuse relay board acts as a conductor of current, thereby charging the starter.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will seal all radio antenna cable holes. in addition, electrical parts of the relay/fuse board will be checked and replaced in the case of corrosion.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with standard transmissions.system: electrical; starter relay.consequences of defect: the starter could be activated and the vehicle couldmove if the transmission is in gear and the emergency brake is not applied.this could cause injury to persons standing in the path of the moving vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
83V117000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	930000	01/18/1984	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	11/09/1983	11/23/1983
Defect Summary	The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V116000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 04/01/1974 to 07/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	661585	01/18/1984	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	11/09/1983	11/22/1983
Defect Summary	Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. if rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake lines.consequences of defect: failure of one braking circuit of the dual systemincreases the vehicle stopping distance and may result in a vehicle accident.failure of both may cause total loss of brakes.note: owners are cautioned to have vehicles with failed brakes towed to thedealer. indication of failure is evidenced by soft resistance of the pedal ortravel of the pedal almost to the floor.
STRUCTURE - BODY
80V035000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 09/01/1974 to 06/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	140000	06/09/1980	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	03/26/1980	04/02/1980
Defect Summary	On some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable is routed may not be properly sealed. as a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. also, because water is a good conductor of electricity, the starter can be activated accidentally; the high flow of electricity may exhaust the battery within a short period of time. thus restarting the engine would become impossible and parking lights and emergency flashers would become inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.system: structure; antenna cable opening.consequences of defect: vehicle would become disabled and a vehicle accidentcould occur if traffic is present.
81V113000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	448167	10/22/1981	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	09/24/1981	10/01/1981
Defect Summary	Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. the fuel pump relay is one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are required to ensure that the problem is corrected.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. if not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. any corroded relay boards or connectors will also be replaced.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with electric fuel pumps.system: electrical; relay panel; fuel pump bypass modification.consequences of defect: corrosion, electrical failure at the fuel pump relay,and resulting failure of the fuel pump would cause engine stalling. a stalledvehicle could present a traffic hazard and an accident could result.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
77V245000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC		V (Vehicle)	219000	03/27/1978	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	12/30/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. this would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new accelerator cable, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkage; accelerator cable.consequences of defect: either condition would adversely affect vehiclehandling and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if any irregular accelerator pedal operation is experienced, the dealershould be contacted immediately.
81V012000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 03/01/1976 to 01/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	110000	05/13/1981	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	01/28/1981	02/12/1981
Defect Summary	The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. this could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation during acceleration.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. in addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. this will be done without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel-injected gasolineengines and automatic transmissions.system: fuel system; accelerator cable.consequences of defect: the ability to control engine speed could becomeimpaired with little or no warning. loss of vehicle control and an accident mayresult.note: any abnormal throttle control operation or irregular pedal operationshould be reported to dealer.