Recall 83V117000: 1976–1982 Volkswagen Scirocco and 6 other models
- Report received
- Nov 9, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 930,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1976–1982
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 fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Audi 40001 complaints
- 1981 Audi 40000 complaints
- 1976 Audi Fox0 complaints
- 1977 Audi Fox1 complaints
- 1978 Audi Fox0 complaints
- 1979 Audi Fox1 complaints
- 1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck0 complaints
- 1976 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1977 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1978 Volkswagen Dasher1 complaints
- 1979 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1980 Volkswagen Dasher0 complaints
- 1980 Volkswagen Jetta0 complaints
- 1981 Volkswagen Jetta0 complaints
- 1982 Volkswagen Jetta0 complaints
- 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
- 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1982 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.