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1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

2 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.
266 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
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.
25,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Feb 29, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF . *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Feb 29, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF . *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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION
DP83003 Opened: Nov 4, 1982 , Closed: Nov 18, 1982
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980
THROTTLE STICKING CASE - C81-02
THROTTLE STICKING CASE - C81-02
DP82003 Opened: Jan 19, 1982 , Closed: Mar 10, 1982
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980
FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT
FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT
DP82002 Opened: Nov 17, 1981 , Closed: Feb 2, 1982
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REAR VIEW MIRROR
DP81012 Opened: Mar 3, 1981 , Closed: Nov 2, 1981
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980
FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP
DP79041 Opened: Apr 4, 1979 , Closed: Jun 25, 1979
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2009 2 123 View
2008 2 35 View
2007 2 78 View
2006 1 18 View
1985 1 1 View
1984 2 2 View
1983 (current) 2 2
1982 2 5 View
1981 4 1 View
1980 4 2 View
1979 7 0 View
1978 10 0 View
1977 7 0 View
1976 6 0 View
1975 6 0 View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
JETTA 249 14,075 View
GOLF 190 2,084 View
PASSAT 185 10,492 View
BEETLE 157 3,629 View
GTI 116 1,926 View
ID.4 115 1,606 View
ATLAS 101 2,700 View
TIGUAN 78 3,173 View