1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 85V015000 on 02/20/1985
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1981 - 05/31/1984
- Affected:
- 25,000
- Defect:
- The 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.
- Correction:
- Install 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.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger cars with carburetors. system: carburetor throttle shaft.
- Campaign:
- 06E018000 on 02/28/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Affected:
- 266
- Defect:
- Certain 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:
- Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Foreign 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.
- Notes:
- Customers 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.
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