Volkswagen Scirocco 1978
Model Scirocco made in 1978 by Volkswagen got 5 consumer complains as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1978
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
78V118000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1978 to 04/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 06/14/1978 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/01/1978 | 02/15/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The rear axle brake cable bracket is attached to the outside of a flange bolt of the rear axle. this bracket was not correctly installed during assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will relocate the bracket and install a new flange, if necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: emergency brakes; cable bracket.consequences of defect: this could deform the flange and allow the bolts tobecome loose. loss of vehicle control and an accident may occur. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
77V182000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | V (Vehicle) | 18500 | 11/23/1977 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/18/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the two rubber elbows, located at each end of the plastic pipe leading from the throttle valve body housing to the brake booster vacuum pump, may be damaged as a result of improper clamp installation. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the rubber elbow connections and install new type clamps, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake vacuum line connection elbows.consequences of defect: as a result, the driver may experience engine stallingand insufficient brake booster vacuum which may lead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
10/21/2010 | 220000 | ||
Vin number = 5382057506 vw dealer 4724 roosevelt way northeast, seattle, wa (206) 634-3322 has not being helpful with 1978 volkswagen scirocco service brakes, hydraulic recall 83v116000. my brakes failed going down a hill in oct 2010 fortunately i downshifted and use the handbrakes to come to a stop. i had truline pointed out to me that there was a recall in 1983 and i might be able to have vw make the repair since safety recalls ae forever. university vw has not been helpful with my problem as i left my car there for nearly a month and all they could say was they could not find the parts or they are waiting for feedback from vw headquarters. i'd tried emails and phone calls to university vw and still getting the same reply. |