1976 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
6 recalls, 0 complaints
06E018000 Mar 1, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 STAN... Read more
Consequence
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
83V116000 Nov 9, 1983
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
80V035000 Mar 26, 1980
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SEAL THE RADIO ANTENNA HOLES AND REPLACE CORRODED COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
79V120000 May 17, 1979
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
77V245000 Dec 30, 1977
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V175000 Oct 13, 1977
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER CAP ON WHICH THE WARNING TEXT WAS PRINTED IN GERMAN.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENT LABEL, PRINTED IN ENGLISH, ON THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER, DISPLAYING THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, FREE OF CHARGE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP86009
Opened: May 7, 1986 , Closed: Jun 19, 1986
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION
DP83003
Opened: Nov 4, 1982 , Closed: Nov 18, 1982
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION OF
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FLUID LINES
DP82008
Opened: Apr 26, 1982 , Closed: Oct 29, 1982
THROTTLE STICKING CASE - C81-02
THROTTLE STICKING CASE - C81-02
DP82003
Opened: Jan 19, 1982 , Closed: Mar 10, 1982
FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT
FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT
DP82002
Opened: Nov 17, 1981 , Closed: Feb 2, 1982
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REAR VIEW MIRROR
DP81012
Opened: Mar 3, 1981 , Closed: Nov 2, 1981
FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP
DP79041
Opened: Apr 4, 1979 , Closed: Jun 25, 1979
DIESEL TIMING BELT
DIESEL TIMING BELT
VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT across all model years (1975, 2009).
58
Total Recalls
267
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
20
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT - Year by Year
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