VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | RABBIT | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-12-28 | 1977-12-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-04-01 - 1979-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE VACUUM LINE CONNECTING THE CARBURETOR AND THE THERMO VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE WITH A LONGER VERSION HOSE, REROUTING AND SECURING IT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; VACUUM LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED OPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEEDCONTROL COULD RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
