Recall 77V182000: 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco and 1 other model
- Report received
- Oct 18, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 18,500vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On the involved vehicles, the two rubber elbows, located at each end of the plastic pipe leading from the throttle valve body housing to the brake booster vacuum pump, may be damaged as a result of improper clamp installation.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the rubber elbow connections and install new type clamps, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.