Volkswagen Rabbit 1985
Model Rabbit made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1985
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V031000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 21000 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/25/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front seat belt retractors may not properly lock during sudden heavy brake application or impact due to the interference of two positioning tabs. consequence of defect: the seat belt would not retain the driver or passenger subjecting them to possible injury in case of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front seat belts and modify the retractor positioning tabs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door model passenger cars. system: front seat belt. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled in roadway, causing accident/injuries. (new jersey state police report) | |||