Volkswagen Scirocco 1980
Model Scirocco made in 1980 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.
Model 1980
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||