1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
2 recalls, 5 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.
85V015000 Feb 12, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINT ABOUT 1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT BAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *BF THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SUDDENLY WHILE IN MOTION ALONG WITH A STRONG FUEL SMELL. RECALL CAMPAIGN# 85V015000. *SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND HAD A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. *NM *SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
CONSUMER HAD A 1982 VOLKSWAGEN . HE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS BEING RECALLED FOR AN ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL WHICH WOULD OVERLOAD/OVERHEAT, AND MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE FUEL PUMP TO BE INTERRUPTED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEAL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 30, 1997
UNSPECIFIED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Sep 10, 1995
THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE YARD AND CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
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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