Recall 79V120000: 1975–1979 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 17, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 540,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1975–1979
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
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco1 complaints
- 1979 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.