Recall campaign81V058000
Recall 81V058000: 1980–1981 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 other model
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
- Report received
- May 15, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 133,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1980–1981
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 some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.
Remedy
Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck0 complaints
- 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck0 complaints
- 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit2 complaints
- 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit1 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.