Recall 81V012000: 1976–1980 Volkswagen Scirocco and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 28, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 110,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1976–1980
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 which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation during acceleration.
Remedy
The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. In addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. This will be done without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit0 complaints
- 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit2 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco1 complaints
- 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco1 complaints
- 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco0 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.