1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
4 recalls, 2 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.
83V117000 Nov 9, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
81V058000 May 15, 1981
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
81V012000 Jan 28, 1981
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
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 DECELERATI... Read more
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1996
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN NO FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1996
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELEARTED WHEN ONEDID NOT APPLY FORCE TO THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
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
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