Recall 81V113000: 1976–1979 Volkswagen Scirocco and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 24, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 448,167vehicles
- Model years
- 1976–1979
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
Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. The fuel pump relay is one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. Corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are required to ensure that the problem is corrected.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. If not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. Any corroded relay boards or connectors will also be replaced.
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
- 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.