Recall campaign78V118000
Recall 78V118000: 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 other model
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
- Report received
- Jun 1, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 53vehicles
- 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
The rear axle brake cable bracket is attached to the outside of a flange bolt of the rear axle. This bracket was not correctly installed during assembly.
Remedy
The dealer will relocate the bracket and install a new flange, if necessary, without charge.
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.