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Recall campaign77V214000

Recall 77V214000: 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Report received
Dec 8, 1977
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
3,000vehicles
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 vacuum line connecting the carburetor and the thermo valve may have been improperly installed. This condition may prevent the throttle linkage plate from returning to its idle position.

Remedy

The dealer will replace the vacuum hose with a longer version hose, rerouting and securing it, without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.