1975 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

6 recalls, 0 complaints

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.
661,585 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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..
140,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
540,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
77V246000 Dec 30, 1977
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ROLLER BEARING INSIDE THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD BECOME DISLOCATED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A LOCK PLATE TO ENSURE THAT THE ROLLER BEARING STAYS IN ITS DESIGNED POSITION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
68,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
219,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
74V229000 Nov 22, 1974
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
3,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

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VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO across all model years (1975, 1988).

45 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO - Year by Year

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1985 3 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 7 1 View
1978 8 2 View
1977 6 0 View
1976 7 0 View
1975 (current) 6 0

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