Recall 85V015000: 1982–1984 Volkswagen Rabbit

Report received

Feb 12, 1985

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

25,000vehicles

Model years

1982–1984

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 throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft. Consequence of defect: if the throttle shaft breaks, the throttle would not return to its idle position. This could result in loss of control and an accident.

Remedy

Install a reinforcement plate if there is no crack in the throttle shaft. Install a new carburetor with reinforced throttle shaft if a hairline crack has developed in the shaft.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit5 complaints
• 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit1 complaints
• 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit1 complaints