Recall 77V245000: 1974–1975 Volkswagen Dasher and 3 other models
- Report received
- Dec 30, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 219,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1974–1976
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
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1974 Audi Fox0 complaints
- 1974 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1975 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
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.